When Grandad Was a Penguin
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About
A whimsical, humorous picture book — the author-illustrator (Morag Hood) is noted for bold, stylized linocut-style artwork and a quirky, surreal sense of humour that distinguishes the book within children’s picture-books.
When a child visits their grandad, everything seems the same — until the grandad starts behaving very much like a penguin. What do you do when a grandparent suddenly waddles, slides, and quacks like a bird? This fish-out-of-water story takes everyday family and home settings and turns them into a surreal, hilarious adventure as the child and grandad navigate the absurd — and heartwarming — reality of a grandad-as-penguin. The bold and stylish illustrations bring humour and warmth to the story, making it a fun, engaging read for children (and grandad-lovers) of all ages.
“Every detail here … is crisply brilliant, without a wasted word or line.” — Times Literary Supplement
“This picture book will give children lots to think and talk about — and will also have them laughing out loud.” — LoveReading4Kids