My Two Grannies

By Floella Benjamin Illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain


My Two Grannies

USBBY Outstanding International Books - 2009


Online price: £6.99
Paperback, 32 pages
Published: 8th June 2009

Category: Cultural Diversity, Picture story books
Interest age, years: From 5 To 8
Key Stage: ENG RDG KS 1&2

Alvina has two grannies who she loves with all her heart. Grannie Vero is from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. Grannie Rose is from the north of England. When Alvina's parents go away on holiday, both the grannies move in to Alvina's house to look after her. But the two grannies want to do different things, eat different food, play different games and tell different stories. The grannies get crosser and crosser with each other, but Alvina thinks of a way they can do all the things their own way so the grannies can become the best of friends.

Does a wonderful job of showing the many differences between Caribbean Granny and Yorkshire Granny. In the end they manage to bring their two worlds together to ensure that they, and the little girl, can all try a little taste of each culture, and have enormous fun together as one big, happy family. - Child Care

A lovely story to read to my grandchildren. A good lesson for all. - Bournemouth Echo

A super story to promote cultural difference, promote inclusion and use a wehicle through which children can talk about the many different kinds of families there are. It is vibrantly and affectionately illustrated story that children will love to hear again and again. - Early Years Educator



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 32 pages
ISBN: 9781847800343
Format: 278mm x 235mm

BIC Code: YBCS, YFN
BISAC Code:  JUV013030
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books


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