Grandpa Was an Astronaut

Name: Grandpa Was an Astronaut
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SKU: 9781781125342
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By Jonathan Meres

Series: Little Gems

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In Grandpa Was an Astronaut, a young boy discovers the adventurous past of his grandfather, who once explored the cosmos as an astronaut. Through their special bond, the boy learns about the wonders of space and dreams of following in his grandpa's footsteps, blending family warmth with the awe of exploration in this charming children's tale.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you have a fascination with space adventures and intergenerational bonds. It beautifully captures the magic of a child's imagination and the special connection with their grandparent, making it a perfect read for young dreamers and those who cherish family tales.

Grandpa Was an Astronaut

Grandparents take centre stage in this charming tale as a young boy and his grandfather let their imaginations take flight for an afternoon of space exploration, with beautiful artwork from Hannah Coulson. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.

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Grandpa Was an Astronaut is about Sherman, who loves the moon and his grandpa even more – especially because his grandpa has actually been to the moon! Grandpa was an astronaut and has a chunk of moon rock on his mantlepiece. Playing space games with Grandpa is one of Sherman's most favourite things ever, so he's thrilled to hear that's exactly what a visit to Grandpa will involve. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.

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Grandpa Was an Astronaut by Jonathan Meres is a touching children's book that explores themes of family, imagination, and nostalgia. It is praised for its joyful and fun narrative, blending elements of fantasy and pretend play. The story resonates with children who share close relationships with their grandparents, subtly addressing themes of loss and the importance of creating cherished memories.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781125342

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Hannah Coulson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 104

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dyslexia-Friendly Books Jonathan Meres Series: Little Gems Young Adult

About the Author

Jonathan Meres is the author of the best-selling WORLD OF NORM series, the first of which was nominated for The Scottish Children’s Book Awards in 2012. Born in Nottingham, he left school at 16 to join the merchant navy. Ever in search of adventure, he then became an ice cream van driver before moving to London to be a rock star. When that didn’t work out Jonathan became an actor instead and later, a stand-up comedian. He won a Time Out Award for comedy and was nominated for The Perrier Award. He has written a wide variety of TV programmes for children, as well as radio for grown-ups, including his own series on Radio 4. He lives in Edinburgh where he enjoys being cynical. He has no cats.