Grandpa Christmas
Michael Morpurgo, Jim Field
Subjects
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
Average rating
Renowned children’s author Michael Morpurgo teams up with bestselling illustrator Jim Field in this stunning Christmas picture book.
Dearest little Mia, 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 … 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. But Grandpa worries that all the things they love so much are in danger …His letter is a hopeful plea to Mia (and to all of us) to continue to care for and protect our precious world.
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. Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller who has written over one hundred books and won countless awards. In 1976 Michael and his wife Clare started the charity Farms For City Children, which aims to relieve the poverty of experience of young children from inner city and urban areas. In 1999 they were awarded the MBE for their work in creating these farms and in 2006 Michael received an OBE. His novel War Horse has been adapted into a hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End play as well as a film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg. Michael is a tireless champion for children’s books and was formerly the Children’s Laureate. Jim Field is an award-winning illustrator, character designer and animation director. He is perhaps best known for drawings frogs on logs in the bestselling picture book series Oi Frog! He has illustrated children’s books with Kes Grey, Michelle Robinson, Rachel Bright, Jeanne Willis, Steve Cole and comedian David Baddiel. His first picture book Cats Ahoy won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and he has been nominated for several other awards including the Kate Greenaway Award and the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award. In 2016, The Bookseller listed Jim as the 6th top selling illustrator. Jim grew up in Farborough and now lives in Paris with his wife and daughter.Reviews
Understood and respected the moral of the story. To look after Earth!
Marshal Portobello Mystery 05.01.2025
Difficult to understand
Sir Quicksand Eragon 05.01.2025
Nice pictures
Senorita Sunny Bonsai 05.01.2025
Merry Christmas
Marshal Viktor Gormenghast 05.01.2024
Star Reviewer
I liked Mia going to Grandpa’s house.
Dame Tuesday Partridge 02.01.2024
It’s good.
General Lacey Menace 16.12.2023
I liked this book, it was about a letter from the grandad to the little girl and his hopes for the future of our planet
Prince Chester Menace 28.11.2023
Grandpa and Mia were trying to clear up the rubbish to try to help animals.
Queen Flossy Windchime 22.12.2022
I like it.
Don Octopus Bojangles 01.09.2022
I think I liked it because it was very sweet and though I know that my daddy is gone it really helped me and it was very lovely. I liked the mum called Mia because I saw her when she was little and she was so cute.
Officer Daisy Racoon 23.01.2022
sad but festev very good detail in this book
Senorita Aphrodite Frozen-Peas 17.12.2021
I like it because I love my Grandpa. I like that it said to love the world as well.
King Octopus Waltzer 24.01.2021
I thought it was a lovely story. I have read about a girl and her grandpa Christmas. I like Mia the best. I interest it because it is a great way to save the world. yes I will.
Princess Bernice Volcano 24.12.2020
Grandpa wrote a letter to his grand daughter about how the sea was so dirty. When they went to the seaside they picked up rubbish.
Judge Gloriana Mittens 16.12.2020
It is a Christmas story but I love reading it
Princess Mildred Mystery 25.06.2020
this made me sad as the grandpa was dead but he wrote a lovely letter to his family with all his lovely memories it was sweet and nice i would recommend to everyone in my class
Senorita Daisy Heronimus 02.01.2020
It was a good book and I recommend it children aged 6 or under. I liked that it had a meaning about pollution and that they wanted to help it. It is not as good as some of his other books.
Earl Zeus Dangerous 14.12.2019
Lovely story about the memories between a grandfather and his granddaughter, Mia, with some reminders of how we need to look after the world we live in.
Duchess Ariel Waxwork 02.01.2019
friendly book
Senorita Hopscotch Custard 16.11.2018
