Granny and Bean

Name: Granny and Bean
Brand: Walker Books Australia
SKU: 9781536214048
Price: 37.99 NZD
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By Karen Hesse

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Summary

Granny and Bean by Karen Hesse is a charming children's book that follows the heartwarming adventure of a grandmother and her granddaughter. They share a delightful day at the beach, full of simple pleasures and the joyous bond between generations. The story is beautifully illustrated to captivate young readers and evoke a sense of wonder.
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Granny and Bean

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this picture book if you appreciate heartwarming stories about family connections and the beauty of spending time together. With stunning illustrations and a focus on the bond between generations, this delightful tale is perfect for sharing with young readers who love stories filled with warmth and love.

A loving grandmother and her grandchild enjoy an adventure by the sea and stop to have tea.

Description

From a stellar creative team, the lyrical story of a grandmother and grandchild as they share an intimate adventure by the windy sea—and make a stop for teatime.

Their laughter rose; full of joy, it spilled
’cross sand, through mist,
as the curlews trilled.

Gray skies, foamy waves, and brisk wind await Granny and Bean when they head out for their day by the sea. But they are full of only wonder and delight at all the shore has to offer. They listen for the shrieks of the seabirds as they discover treasures hidden in the sand, greet dogs as they pass, leap over logs, and settle out of the wind for a cozy treat before tramping homeward again.

Rendered in simple, lilting text by Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse and expressive, windswept art from acclaimed illustrator Charlotte Voake, Granny and Bean have an adventure to cherish until their next magical day at the shore.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Granny and Bean by Karen Hesse is praised for its rhyming verse and atmospheric illustrations that capture the essence of a blustery seaside day. Reviews highlight how the book serves as a gentle counterpoint to sunnier beach tales, with its soothing, repetitive lines and the importance it places on taking time in nature. The mixed-media illustrations vividly portray the interplay of light and color, emphasizing the tender, universal bond between a child and an adult. The nuances in colour and style provide a visually engaging journey, celebrating the warmth and patience of intergenerational relationships.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781536214048

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

Illustrated by Charlotte Voake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 243.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Karen Hesse Young Adult

About the Author

Karen Hesse is the author of numerous books for young people, including Out of the Dust, winner of the Newbery Medal and the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction; The Cats in Krasinksi Square, illustrated by Wendy Watson; Letters from Rifka, winner of the National Jewish Book Award; and Night Job, illustrated by G. Brian Karas. She was also the recipient of a MacArthur Fellows Grant in 2002. She lives with her husband in Vermont.

Charlotte Voake is a Welsh-born author and illustrator of many books for children, including Ginger, a Nestlé Smarties Children’s Book Prize winner and American Library Association Notable Children’s Book; Ginger Finds a Home; Pizza Kittens, a Nestlé Smarties Children’s Book Prize Silver Medal winner; and Hello Twins, a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year. Charlotte Voake lives in England with her family.