Author:Paul McCartney,Kathryn Durst
New York Times No.1 Bestseller - now including a story CD performed by the author, bringing the magic to life.
From the legendary Paul McCartney - an action-packed picture-book adventure celebrating the fun that grandparents and grandchildren can have when their imaginations run wild.
Grandude is a one-of-a-kind adventurer - a Mary Poppins for the modern day! With his magic compass he whisks his four grandkids off on whirlwind adventures, taking them all around the globe . . . Join them as they ride flying fish, dodge stampedes, and escape avalanches!
Beautifully imagined in a riot of colour by talented children's illustrator Kathryn Durst, it's the perfect bedtime story for little explorers.
This is a new paperback edition with an accompanying CD, featuring narration, instrumental music, and sound effects - all performed by the author himself.
A charming tale from the music legend - with the most glorious illustrations that will be enjoyed by old and young - THE SUN
Inspired by his own experience of being a 'Grandude' of eight, the picture book sees four youngsters and their grandfather travel the world on a host of magical adventures. Accompanied by Kathryn Durst's colourful illustrations, it's sure to take pride of place on any little one's bookshelf -
OK MAGAZINE
Funny, sweet and very useful for opening conversations with anxious children, it is great for reading aloud
—— Imogen Russell Williams , GuardianAn utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart
—— Anna James, author of Pages & CoImaginative . . . Entertaining, comical and breezy, and the settings are conjured in transporting detail
—— The TimesA swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Magical elements, complicated plot twists and colourful characters will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans
—— KirkusA cosy magical adventure peppered with charming detail
—— Fiona Noble , The BooksellerAbsolutely wonderful
—— Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the LighthouseAn engaging ode to the bonds of family and friendship, the power of teamwork, and the magic that we all have inside ourselves
—— BooklistAction-packed . . . Engaging
—— Publishers WeeklyDelightfully festive . . . Warm, imaginative, and brimming with Christmas magic
—— Carlie SorosiakThis reimagining of A Christmas Carol is simply spellbinding
—— iNewsThis is a beautiful, magical adventure
—— Tricia Adams , Lovereading4kidsA dazzling feat of imagination. Enchanting: I was bewitched
—— Saga MagazineCatherine Doyle's delightful novel moves deftly from melancholy to "jolly holly", genial all the way
—— Financial TimesAn instant Christmas classic
—— The Irish TimesAction-packed, full of imagination...uplifting
—— The Independent