A grandma teaches her granddaughter how to overcome fears by imagining funny situations

A little girl confides in her grandma about her fears: pirates, monsters, the big dog down the lane ... Each time her grandma suggests a way to overcome her fear by imagining funny situations.

Eventually the girl tells her biggest fear - that her grandma will go away and leave her forever. The grandma tells her that she will always live in her heart ... and she can imagine her in a yellow polkadot bikini if she likes!

A funny and sweet story about a little girl, her grandma, and the power of humour and imagination to dispel fears and anxieties.

About the Author
Patricia Forde lives in Galway and has published several picture books in Irish and English, as well as three novels for children. She has won two White Raven awards and has twice been shortlisted for the Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year. Bumpfizzle the Best on Planet Earth was the Dublin UNESCO Citywide Read 2019. The Wordsmith is a Library Association of America Notable Book for Children and winner of a White Raven award.. Her most recent picturebooks are Fidget the Wonder Dog (January 2021, Puffin) and To the Island (May 2020, Little Island). Patricia is married to Padraic and has two grown up children.

Reviews

'A lovely book to read and discuss, beautifully illustrated with lively, funny images throughout from Elina Braslina.'

* What I Read *

'Any young child would be chuffed to have this book.'

* Meath Chronicle *

'It's a remarkably reassuring, comforting and uplifting read, as well as lots of fun, with gorgeous illustrations.'

* Picture Book Snob *
'This is a super book with a creative and imaginative way to deal with children's fears and wild imaginations. The ideas are brilliantly funny and are brought to life by the bright illustrations.' * Milo and Gigi's Bookshelf *


Awards
Short-listed for Teach Primary Book Awards 2021.



Book Information
ISBN 9781912417483
Author Patricia Forde
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Little Island
Publisher Little Island