A 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

"This book captures a very special time with a child and their grandfather-one on one, there's no one else in the world, a day of simple moments." Julia Marshall, Publisher

About the Author
Gavin Bishop ONZM, Tainui, Ngati 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 Children's Picture Book of the Year multiple times, the Sir Kingi Ihaka award for lifetime contribution to Maori art and culture, and the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement - Non Fiction.

Reviews

"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



Book Information
ISBN 9781776574001
Author Gavin Bishop
Page Count 18
Imprint Gecko Press
Publisher Gecko Press
Weight(grams) 280g