Rosa's Grandfather Sings Again
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Cover Story
The illustration on our cover is taken from Think of an Eel, Karen Wallace, ill. Mike Bostock, published by Walker (0 7445 2250 1, £6.99) - see the article 'Facts... With the Freshness of Fiction' for more about this book and others in the 'Read and Wonder' series. We are grateful to Walker Books for their help in using this illustration.
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Illustrated by Caroline Binch
Sensitive, amusing stories about Rosa and her embarrassing grandfather give lots of opportunity for children to think about old people and their hopes and fears. Rosa is very fond of her grandfather, but he is difficult and Mum has to look after them both. The problems aren't glossed over and the relationships remain close and happy despite the times when Grandfather ruins the carol concert or makes a scene at the zoo. The last story is rather ambiguous ... has Grandfather died?
