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Grandad's Camper

A picture book for children that celebrates LGBTQIA+ families
By Harry Woodgate
Series: Grandad's Camper
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In Grandad's Camper by Harry Woodgate, a young girl learns about the adventurous travels her two grandfathers once shared in their beloved camper van. Through her grandfather's nostalgia and fond stories, she is inspired to embark on a journey of her own, creating new memories and cherishing the legacy of love and exploration.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this children's book if you appreciate heartwarming tales that celebrate love, family, and adventure through vibrant illustrations. It beautifully highlights the bond between a grandchild and grandparent as they reminisce about past travels, encouraging young readers to cherish family stories and dream of future journeys.

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Grandad's Camper

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Waterstones Children's Book Award Winner and British Book Awards Nibbies Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year 2023! Celebrate love in all its forms, as Grandad tells his granddaughter about the adventures he used to have with Gramps.

A long time ago, Grandad and Gramps spent many happy days travelling the world together in a camper van. But now Gramps isn't around any more, Grandad doesn't feel much like having adventures. As she listens to his wonderful stories, Grandad’s granddaughter has an idea to cheer him up...

A perfect story for Grandad on Father's Day.

A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021!

'A colour-flooded riot of memory… a poignant sense of intergenerational love and grief made manageable makes this beautiful debut stand out’ GUARDIAN

'A glowingly colourful journey of remembered joy, managed grief and renewed delight in living' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

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Grandad's Camper by Harry Woodgate is widely praised for its vibrant illustrations and touching narrative. It is celebrated for its exploration of intergenerational love, grief, and healing, capturing the warmth of shared memories. The book is noted for its ability to help young readers understand grief while simultaneously celebrating the vivid pleasure of remembering loved ones. The illustrations are described as colourful and joyfully expressive, enhancing the story's themes of memory and adventure.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783449927

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Grief & Loss Harry Woodgate Series: Grandad's Camper Young Adult

About the Author

Harry Woodgate (they/them) is a multi-award-winning author and illustrator, whose debut picture book Grandad’s Camper won the British Book Awards for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, was shortlisted for the Polari Prize, and named as an ALA Stonewall Honor Book. It was inspired by their university dissertation, which revealed a lack of representation for older LGBTQIA+ characters in children’s books. Their work has also been shortlisted for the V&A Illustration Awards, and the Folio Society Book Illustration Competition twice. When they’re not creating amazing books, they love writing music, cycling, baking, and exploring independent coffee shops and bookstores.

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