Grandad's Island

Written & illustrated by Benji Davies

A boy discovers a magical island and learns to say goodbye.

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32 pages· 509 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Syd visits his Grandad's house at the garden's edge, only to find him in the attic. Together, they embark on a journey to a vibrant island where Grandad chooses to stay. As Syd returns home, he learns to cherish memories, understanding that love endures beyond loss. What awaits Syd when he visits the garden again?

From the publisher

With subtlety and grace, Benji Davies paints a poignant and ultimately uplifting picture of loss. At the bottom of Syd’s garden, through the gate and past the tree, is Grandad’s house. Syd can let himself in any time he likes. But one day when Syd comes to call, Grandad isn’t in any of the usual places. He’s in the attic, where he ushers Syd through a door, and the two of them journey to a wild, beautiful island awash in color where Grandad decides he will remain. So Syd hugs Grandad one last time and sets sail for home. Visiting Grandad’s house at the bottom of the garden again, he finds it just the same as it’s always been – except that Grandad isn’t there anymore. Sure to provide comfort to young children struggling to understand loss, Benji Davies’s tale is a sensitive and beautiful reminder that our loved ones live on in our memories long after they’re gone.

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