My Grandad - Jeannette Rowe. new flip the flap picture book

MY GRANDAD

A flip the flap book

by JEANNETTE ROWE

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New softcover flip-the-flap book. Book measures 19 x 22 cms. 16 pages. Lovely bright illustrations on every page.

A truly delightful new series of flap books for pre-schoolers around the theme of 'my family', by the author of the bestselling 'Whose' series. Lift the large flap on each right hand page to reveal just why Grandad is so special!
Every grandad will love to read this warm and charming book aloud to their grandchild. Open each flap on the spreads to reveal the things we love about our grandads.

'My Grandad … tells me stories. My Grandad … helps me ride my bike. My Grandad … feeds the ducks with me. My Grandad ... takes me out on his boat. My Grandad ... helps me make things. My Grandad ... takes me for rides in his car. My Grandad .... loves me.'

The book contains a special place where readers can paste a photo of their very own grandad!
Age Guide: 1-4

About the author

Jeannette Rowe is the well-known, best-selling author and illustrator of SCALLYWAG, that rascally cat, which was awarded an Highly Commended prize for the Australian Multicultural Literature Awards in 1991 as well as being listed for the CBC, YABBA and KOALA Awards. Her stunning picture book HIDDEN TREASURES is a fictional adventure story based on some real, but rather wild characters. It was shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s History Prize in 1997.

Born in Melbourne, Jeannette grew up in Bentleigh. Prior to becoming an illustrator and writer, she worked as an art teacher, curriculum consultant and talent agent. She has been working full-time as a writer and illustrator for the past thirteen years and has illustrated over twenty-five picture books. Her other picture books include TEACHER-EATER by Paul Jennings, MY PICTURE DICTIONARY, SPOOKY STORIES series. Her popular WHOSE pre-school flap books with ABC are bright, bold and they won the Picture Book of the Year Award for 1999. Jeannette is also the author and illustrator of the My and YoYo series for preschoolers. Jeannette's work as a writer has grown from a strong educational base, having previously worked as a teacher and curriculum writer. Children find her books full of fun stories and learning opportunities. Counting, naming objects and learning about colours, size and shapes, are just some of the integrated concepts Jeannette weaves into her brightly coloured books.

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MY GRANDAD by JEANNETTE ROWE