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A Sea of Stories
Sylvia Bishop, illustrated by Paddy Donnelly
(Stripes Publishing)– hardback
£7.99
Grandpa tells Roo ‘A Sea of Stories‘ from his collection of Bits- and-Pieces that clutter his home. Mum says he has the ‘whole world‘ here, but Roo learns that Grandpa is actually ‘cut off‘ from the place he loves most.
Roo selects random items from Grandpa’s treasures. The first is ‘nestled between a glove and a birdcage’. Could it really be pirate treasure? Treasures stolen from Hawberry Manor? How did Grandpa discover this? What about Grandpa’s brass telescope? Or the memories inspired by playing with Grandma’s button box?
Roo learns more than about collections though. She learns about family, legacy, love and memories. Her understanding motivates her to make a difference to Grandpa’s life that he might continue to enjoy ‘A Sea of Stories’.
This is beautiful, considered storytelling made richer through the painterly, empathetic pictures employed by Paddy Donnelly. We are delighted to recommend ‘A Sea of Stories’ to our readers.
A Sea of Stories
Sylvia Bishop, illustrated by Paddy Donnelly
(Stripes Publishing)– hardback
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