Grandpa and the Kingfisher

Life-affirming and lyrical, this beautiful picture book celebrates the awesome power of nature, while gently introducing young children to the concept of life and death. Over the course of a year, a young child and their dog watch kingfishers by the river with Grandpa.

About the author

Anna Wilson lives in Cornwall in the United Kingdom with her husband and dog, cat, ducks and a tortoise called Hercules. A keen wild swimmer and advocate for protecting animals and nature, Anna's passion for the natural world shines through in all her work.Sarah Massini has had a varied creative career as a corporate graphic designer, a children's book art editor, and now as the acclaimed illustrator of many picture books including The Velveteen Rabbit and The Little Prince. She lives in Sussex in the United Kingdom with her ecologist husband and her Scottie-dog Coco.

Summary

Life-affirming and lyrical, this beautiful picture book celebrates the awesome power of nature, while gently introducing young children to the concept of life and death. Over the course of a year, a young child and their dog watch kingfishers by the river with Grandpa.

Product details

• Authors: Anna Wilson
• Assisted by: Sarah Massini (Illustration), Massini Sarah (Illustration)
• Publisher: Nosy Crow
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 6
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.04.2023
• EAN: 9781788006460
• ISBN: 978-1-78800-646-0
• No. of pages: 32
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Mankind; Guides > Nature; JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Birds, Wildlife: birds & birdwatching, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement