Grandpa Christmas: From master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, a gloriously feel-good Christmas tale with a hopeful message for anyone who cares about the future of our planet!

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Although it mentions Christmas in the title, this is not a typical commercially-driven Christmas story with the usual 'Christmassy' themed tale. This is, however, a truly beautiful book. The story and pictures are so poignant and Michael Morpurgo has delivered the message within the story in a creative way. It has beautiful illustrations by Jim Field which support the text and really draw the reader into the story. Michael Morpurgo frames his powerful message about protecting the environment in this beautiful personal story about a grandpa’s wish for his granddaughter to live in a better world. This vital and timely story is paired with Jim Field’s emotive illustrations in this gorgeous Christmas picture book, perfect for the whole family to share.

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His letter is a hopeful plea to Mia (and to all of us) to continue to care for and protect our precious world. Author Guy Bass introduces SCRAP, about one robot who tried to protect the humans on his planet against an army of robots. Now the humans need his... Every Christmas Mia and her family read a letter which her Grandpa wrote to her. His letter is a warm, impassioned and heartfelt wish for a better world for Mia to live in. He remembers fondly the times they spent in his garden finding frogs and worms and planting seeds.

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The story begins with Mia, a girl who follows a family tradition year after year; placing a letter from her Grandpa on the tree. This provides good opportunities to discuss tradition in an inclusive way. The story then changes to the letter. Grandpa has loved watching Mia in his garden; teaching her about the environment, growing plants, naming wildlife, and on trips to the beach. His letter reflects the utmost love he has for Mia, and that of her for him. This is illustrated in a way that children can grasp and understand, though I think it is often actually the adults that need to make a change. This Christmas, instead of a Christmas card - you'll have plenty of those - and instead of a present - you'll have plenty of those too, I am sending you a letter ... There are many learning opportunities linked to this books; History - how traditions have changed, life in the past, predictions for the future. PSHE - family celebrations, making memories, family generations. Geography - the Earth, pollution, global warming, growing. English - letter writing, change of tense, writing in 1st person. Art- story illustrations.

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