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Dadaji's Paintbrush

By Rashmi Sirdeshpande
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In Dadaji's Paintbrush, Rashmi Sirdeshpande crafts a touching tale about a young boy dealing with the grief of losing his beloved grandfather. Through a journey of creativity and memory, the story highlights the enduring bond between them, as the boy discovers a meaningful way to keep his grandfather's spirit alive through painting. The book beautifully explores themes of loss, love, and the healing power of art.
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You might enjoy this story if you are looking for a heartwarming children's tale about loss, love, and the bond between a child and their grandfather. The story beautifully illustrates themes of creativity and healing through painting. The vibrant illustrations and touching narrative can enchant both children and adults alike.

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Dadaji's Paintbrush

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Discover that bereavement can be a beginning, not an ending, in this beautiful story of one boy's grief when he loses his beloved grandfather.

Dadaji's Paintbrush explores the bond between a grandfather and his grandson through the art of painting. Dadaji loves to teach others to paint, especially his grandson. However, after Dadaji passes away, the boy finds himself unable to use the favourite paintbrush his grandfather left for him.

When a little girl knocks on the door, the boy discovers how many lives Dadaji touched with his art. Through this encounter, he finds a way to continue his grandfather's legacy.

This book has been recognised as a School Library Journal Best Books of the Year and was longlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration!

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Dadaji's Paintbrush by Rashmi Sirdeshpande is celebrated as a touching story of love, loss, and acceptance, beautifully brought to life with warm illustrations. Critics highlight the book's heart, hope, and creative joy, appreciating its poignant portrayal of grief. The narrative and illustrations are praised for capturing emotions and the journey of healing, making it an extraordinary work for any bookshelf.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839131394

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ruchi Mhasane

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 257.0mm

Height: 268.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Grief & Loss Rashmi Sirdeshpande Young Adult

About the Author

Rashmi Sirdeshpande (Author) Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a lawyer-turned-stroyteller, who was part of the Penguin Random House WriteNow mentoring programme in 2018. As a British Indian child, she didn't get to see many children like her in the books she read, so she is now passionate about writing stories that children from all backgrounds can relate to. Ruchi Mhasane (Illustrator) Ruchi Mhasane has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. Her ambition is to develop the form of the picture book; in India, children's books usually have few pictures, and her aim in joining the MA was to change this. Ruchi especially enjoys drawing people and children, and her work has a dreamy quality to it. She currently lives in India, where she grew up.

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