date: 28 November 2023 Cops and Robbers (1978) Source: The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature Author(s): Daniel Hahn Another cheat, but how could I not sneak a Grandpa in at the end of the list? This book has a lot in common with The Summer Book in that it tells the story of a wonderful relationship between a young girl and her grandfather.

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I cannot write a list about grandmas in books and not include The Summer Book, which features one of my all-time, absolute favourite Grandmas ever. I know it's not a children's book, but Jansson is one of our most beloved children's authors so... It’s where the seeds of a child’s love for books and reading are planted’: Katrina Charman on the magic of bedtime stories We all fell in love with Noi in The Storm Whale and The Storm Whale in Winter and now we can fall in love with Noi's Grandma Bird. I love this book; I love the gentle pace of the story about a summer spent on a family island in the gulf of Finland, focusing on the beautiful, tempestuous, playful relationship between the very new (Sophie) and the very old (Grandmother), told with the brutal honesty that befits both ages. Please read this book. 10. Granpa by John Burningham

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The Nothing to See Here Hotel is nothing short of hilarious, with both Stevens bringing the LOLS, big time. And while not the focal character, Granny Regurgita pretty much stole the show for me. The child's innocent amazement at ALL the lines on her Nana's face is so honestly reported and the Nana's beautiful explanation that each line holds a memory is just charming. I love this idea as it's all too easy to see an old person and just see, well, an old person - when of course they have lived rich and full lives, doing silly, sad, serious and wondrous things. Noi isn't at sure about staying at his Grandma's and his curiosity and observations about her Nana-ish ways are charming, but then sometimes nanas have a way of surprising us - and Grandma Bird is no exception! 9. The Summer Book by Tove Jansson

Every one of my students is a potential hero in the making': How Muhammad Khan's class inspired his award-winning book When you grow up, you realize the sacrifices made by your grandma to take care of you. You can thank her by sharing any of these wonderful poems for grannies. 24. Grandmother I love you, Grandma,” I smile and notice a tiny tear that slips down her cheek. 44. Grandma’s HousePrice: It probably sounds obvious, but there are links to the price you pay and the quality of a product. Try and set your expectations for the quality based on your budget. You wouldn’t expect a Rolls-Royce for the price of a Fiesta so bear this in mind when shopping. But best of all, she knows how to be the best grandmother in the world to me. 38. Life’s Lessons Learnt It is magical, so beautifully observed and tenderly told, though not without heartbreak. Granpa is such a wonderful way to remember the genius, John Burningham. Her name conjures a million gags, in both senses of the word, and her grumpy, cantankerous grossness is a delight - but cross her at your peril. The ultimate matriarch for our times! One of my all-time favourite nanas from the wonderful world of children's books is the hilarious and scandalous Grandma Swag from Janet and Allen Ahlberg's Cops and Robbers (Ho! Ho!)