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A magical adventure for all the family from beloved music legend Paul McCartney, taking readers around the world and back in time for bed!
This is a new paperback edition with an accompanying CD, featuring narration, instrumental music, and sound effects — all performed by the author himself.
New York Times No.1 Bestseller — now including a story CD performed by the author, bringing the magic to life.
From the legendary Paul McCartney — an action-packed picture-book adventure celebrating the fun that grandparents and grandchildren can have when their imaginations run wild.
Grandude is a one-of-a-kind adventurer — a Mary Poppins for the modern day! With his magic compass, he whisks his four grandkids off on whirlwind adventures, taking them all around the globe. Join them as they ride flying fish, dodge stampedes, and escape avalanches!
Beautifully imagined in a riot of colour by talented children's illustrator Kathryn Durst, it's the perfect bedtime story for little explorers.
This is a new paperback edition with an accompanying CD, featuring narration, instrumental music, and sound effects — all performed by the author himself.
A charming tale from the music legend — with the most glorious illustrations that will be enjoyed by old and young — THE SUN
Inspired by his own experience of being a 'Grandude' of eight, the picture book sees four youngsters and their grandfather travel the world on a host of magical adventures. Accompanied by Kathryn Durst's colourful illustrations, it's sure to take pride of place on any little one's bookshelf — OK MAGAZINE
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Hey Grandude! by Paul McCartney is a delightful children's book praised for its lively illustrations and charming storytelling. Many reviews highlight its imaginative adventure led by the charismatic grandfather character, making it engaging for both children and adults. Reviewers often commend the book for its humour and whimsical plot, appealing to readers' sense of wonder and creativity.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780241375662
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 September 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Kathryn Durst
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 252.0mm
Height: 297.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Paul McCartney (Author) Paul McCartney's career has been impossibly prolific and singularly influential. In the 1960s Paul changed the world with The Beatles. He has continued to push boundaries as a solo artist and through collaborations with world-renowned artists. He has received 18 Grammys, and in 1997 was knighted by H.M. The Queen for his services to music. Paul is also a dedicated philanthropist and a very proud grandfather. Kathryn Durst (Illustrator) With a background in animation, Kathryn has interned with Pixar Animation Studios in addition to working with various children's book publishers. When she is not illustrating books, she may be found playing the accordion, growing vegetables, folk dancing or putting on shadow puppet shows. She lives in Toronto, Canada, with her grumpy mini dachshund named Chili Dog.
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