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Clang!: Adventures with Grandad

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The second title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad.

Boy has lost his beloved toy penguin. He and grandad have looked all over the place but she’s nowhere to be seen. Boy thinks he might know where she’s gone, but if they’re going to find her, they need to build a big boat!

In this thrilling new story, CLANG! sees Boy and Grandad use their resourcefulness to turn an old bath into a seaworthy vessel, and navigate all the way to the South Pole. Along the way, they encounter a variety of ships, submarines and even pirates. A delightful family read, exploring creativity and deftly introducing subtle science facts – all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

Our Review Panel says...

I love Sam Usher books, and this one does not disappoint. The lovely, whimsical story of the boy sailing across the ocean with his grandfather is sure to be a winner. The illustrations, in a fairly muted palette in some places, are just delightful and children will enjoy the black-and-white jokes in the story.

The whole idea of sailing away in a bathtub is so wonderfully absurd and children will recognise the game being played, whilst at the same time enjoy the fantasy element.

Central to the story is the relationship between the boy and his grandfather. Grandfather is immensely practical and helps solve the problem and the boy takes after him in many respects. Their relationship is one of easy familiarity. Grandfather is a key carer, as are many grandparents these days, so the situation is familiar to many children.

There is of course something so sweet about penguins that they feature many times in stories for children. These penguins are just as adorable and whilst it reminded me a bit of Oliver Jeffers’ books, the story was still original, and it made me smile.

Recommended for Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception). I will be reading this one to my Rhyme Time group.

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