Author:Helen E. Buckley,Jan Ormerod
Everybody is in such a hurry these days – mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers. It seems as if the only people who aren't in a hurry are grandfathers. With them there is always time to stop . . . and look . . . just as long as you like.
Originally published in l961, this gentle story about the warm relationship between the oldest and the youngest members of the family is beautifully re-illustrated by Jan Ormerod to delight a whole new generation of readers.
Rob Child's love for football is obvious and sincere. I'm so glad he writes and gives me yet more material to offer my book-hating boys
—— Books for KeepsThere's a lot of laughs in it
—— Six O'Clock Show, Virgin Media OneBrilliant!
—— Irish Times Sports Books of the Year