Description
Book SynopsisA warm and comforting board book about the bond between grandfather and child, from award-winning author and illustrator. A Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year 2023.
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
Cook’s Cook
Trade Review"Soft illustrations complement the spare text."
-- Bank Street Best Children's Books 2023
"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 individual’s 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
