
Granpa by John Burningham
Granpa by John Burningham is a thoughtful picture book that promotes themes of bereavement, self-management and family.
A young girl and her granpa share a special bond. They enjoy singing, dancing, eating ice cream and fishing. Using their imagination they go on adventures to the rainforest while in granpa’s greenhouse. As her beloved grandfather grows ill, the girl sits on his knee talking about new adventures. “Tomorrow shall we go to Africa, and you can be the captain?” The book ends with the girl looking at her granpa’s empty armchair.
Teaching Resources: Granpa by John Burningham
These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies book to book. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!
- Child Bereavement UK: Supporting Families and Educating Professionals
- Child Development Institute: How to Talk to Kids About Death
- Kids’ Health: Families – there are many kinds
- Learning to Give: Sharing and Caring Across Generations
- The Guardian: John Burningham – A life in pictures
- The Telegraph: Inside John Burningham’s world
- TES: Granpa by John Burningham photo story
- Weston Woods: Granpa Related Activities
- John Burningham Official Website
Books by John Burningham
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