Grandpa's Noises

(Paperback, Second Edition)

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Children love laughing about body noises. In Grandpas Noises, a range of sounds and words coming from body and mouth are explained in a warm and funny intergenerational romp. Children look at life with open, honest eyes but sometimes it takes a bit of thinking and code-breaking to work out whats really going on. Fortunately, for this particular grandchild, while Grandpas noises might be a mystery to many, he knows just what they mean! For example, Eyenolessgofurawark is obviously Grandpa-speak for I know, lets go for a walk. Aaaahhh means the cup of tea is just perfect, and Pissphusshawertt is that sinking sound Grandpa makes when he needs a rest in his chair. And once you know that Eeeawoscreech! is actually the sound of a misbehaving hearing aid, Grandpa becomes a lot less scary and even more lovable. Of course some sounds like the Fffffffft that sometimes escapes Grandpas bottom, and Dads need no explanation!

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"I think a lot of young readers will be able to see their own grandparents in this grandpa, with his white hair and big glasses, and it explains a lot of noises that go along with aging. Get ready to decipher the noises if you're reading this out loud, as some of them can take a moment to figure out!"

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Gareth St John Thomas is the founder of Exisle Publishing and EK Books and has spent his life immersed in the world of books and publishing. Colin Rowe is a graphic designer and illustrator who has worked in various design and advertising agencies and now runs his own company, Corvus Design Services. Throughout his career, Colins images for children have appeared in a multitude of marketing publications and products throughout the UK.