Pops

(Board book)

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A warm and comforting board book about the bond between grandfather and child, from award-winning author and illustrator.

A small hand in a big one, big boots and little, some food from the garden, story time and a nap to finish. Through powerful illustrations and simple words, Pops captures a very special time with a child and their grandfather as they share a day of easy moments together.

A warm story to share with babies, toddlers and preschoolers showing a multigenerational and multi-ethnic family relationship. With a gender neutral child and inclusive illustrations, Pops is a starting point for conversation with young children. The simplicity of the words and pictures lets readers build their own stories about their visit to a loved member of the family.

Other books from Gavin Bishop:

Friend

Cooks Cook

Reviews

"They are tactile and robust, with simple images and big text. The books are filled with typically beautiful illustrations by Bishop."

-- Kete Books, Emma Espiner

"Full of warmth, this is a lovely book for a grandfather to share with a very young child and a good starting point for conversations about special times shared with individuals own grandparents."

-- Red Reading Hub

"A beautiful board book highlighting the joy of spending a day with a grandpa. Recommended for every shelf."

-- School Library Journal, starred review

"This chunky board book with diverse characters features clever bold illustrations that zoom in on specific details of warmth, love and the joy of family."

-- School Reading List UK

Author Bio

Gavin Bishop ONZM, Tainui, Ngti Awa, is a leading New Zealand illustrator. He has published over 70 books internationally and been translated into 12 languages. He has written for television and theatre, as well as a libretti for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. His awards include the New Zealand Childrens Picture Book of the Year multiple times, the Sir Kingi Ihaka award for lifetime contribution to Mori art and culture, and the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement Non Fiction.