Granddad's Island

Grandpa's Island is another wonderful book by Benji Davies. We have been fans of his since The Little Stormwhale was published. Only this book isn't a story about a cute little whale, but it's about loss, like all of our picks of this month.

To be precise: the loss of your grandad, who often is a child's best friend. The story does not actually talk about dying, but only about loss.

In any case, it is a beautifully written (and read), very original story with cheerful illustrations, as always in the Benji Davies books. It must be a wonderful, comforting thought for children that if your grandfather leaves you forever, he will be very happy somewhere else.

3 bright shining stars for Grandad's Island, from the little listeners and their readers!