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If All the World Were…

By Joseph Coelho
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If All the World Were… by Joseph Coelho is a touching and poetic children's book that explores the deep bond between a young girl and her grandfather. As the seasons change, the girl reflects on the meaningful moments they share, capturing her feelings of love, loss, and memory through beautiful, evocative language. This story is a tender exploration of family relationships and the lasting impact they have on our lives.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's book could captivate you if you appreciate heartwarming stories that celebrate the bond between a grandparent and grandchild. With tender illustrations and poetic language, it beautifully explores themes of love, loss, and the memories that keep loved ones close. Perfect for those who enjoy meaningful tales about family connections.

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If All the World Were…

A moving, poetic picture book about the love between a grandfather and child.

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A moving, lyrical picture book about a young girl's love for her granddad and how she copes when he dies, written by poet and playwright Joseph Coelho.

This beautifully illustrated, powerful, and ultimately uplifting text is the ideal way to introduce children to the concept of death and dying, particularly children who have lost a grandparent.

If All the World Were… gently explores themes of love, loss, and remembrance, offering comfort and understanding to young readers through its touching narrative and captivating artwork.

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If All the World Were... by Joseph Coelho is a touching children's book that captures the essence of treasuring memories with a beloved grandfather. Reviewers praise Coelho's lyrical language and Alison Colpoys' vivid illustrations, which beautifully convey the themes of memory and loss. The book sensitively balances mourning with celebrating a loved one's life, offering comfort and connection to young readers dealing with grief.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786036513

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ms. Allison Colpoys
  • Illustrated by Ms. Allison Colpoys

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Grief & Loss Joseph Coelho Young Adult

About the Author

Performance poet and playwright Joseph Coelho has written plays for the Polka Theatre, the Lyric Hammersmith, and the Unicorn Theatre.
Allison Colpoys is an award-winning freelance book designer and illustrator. Her books include The Underwater Fancy Dress Parade and Under the Love Umbrella. If All the World Were is her first book for Frances Lincoln Children's Books. She lives in Melbourne, Australia.

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