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A little girl spends time with her grandma on her boat. Time flows in its own way and everything is different on the boat, small and cosy even the window as round as the world. Together, grandma and granddaughter explore the little wonders of simple activities...
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A little girl spends time with her grandma on her boat. Time flows in its own way and everything is different on the boat, small and cosy even the window as round as the world.
Together, grandma and granddaughter explore the little wonders of simple activities and daily routine, share the glorious sea and sky, and the closeness of the stars. They collect driftwood and sea glass, make chimes, and sing like mermaids.
They experience the wonder of the changing seasons and sounds around them, but mostly, they treasure the precious time spent in a blissful stream of unforgettable days.
On Nanna’s Boat is based on my daughter's many visits and long stays at Nonna’s house. A gentle and loving tribute to the precious time my daughter spent with my mother.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781922998347
Publisher: Windy Hollow Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 October 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Windy Hollow Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Max Hamilton
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 255.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Anna Pignataro is a multi-award winning and bestselling author and illustrator of children’s books.
Her hand drawn illustrations celebrate the warmth of family, the whimsy of folklore, the magic of imagination and her great love of the natural world. She works from her home studio near the bay surrounded by an enchanted garden of trees, flowers and fairies.
Max Hamilton is a CBCA and Whitley award-winning illustrator, a graphic designer, surface pattern designer and most enthusiastically a maker of children's books. She enjoys noticing the little details in things and loves to get lost in the world of illustration and stories. Max lives with her family and their cuddly dog in Sydney, Australia.
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