We feel very strongly about the role of picture books in handling difficult and sensitive topics, such as death for a younger audience.
Done well, this is a great way of making these subject areas accessible for a much younger audience and Benji Davies hasn’t just done this well, he’s utterly cracked it.
A brilliantly heart-warming and tear-jerking tale ‘Grandad’s Island‘ shows how those we hold dear to us, remain near to us no matter how far away they may be.
Subtly and gently told, using colourful, rich and vivid illustrations, this book will hold much comfort to very young children.
Davies has cleverly incorporated a powerful subject into an alluring and deeply empathetic picture book.
Spreads overflowing with detail and character will not fail to engage even the youngest of readers.
A poignant partnership of Grandad and Grandson, this book tackles the loss of a grandparent with tenderness, sensitivity and an uplifting injection of colour.
Out now, published by Simon and Schuster, this is one for bookshelves everywhere.
It offers a platform for those dealing with loss and may incite appropriate discussion around a tough topic for any child.
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Looks wonderful. Such a fan of Davies. That second image is already bringing tears!
It’s so emotive, but with a tender subtleness. We shed a tear or two