Our Granny

This heart-warming picture book by Margaret Wild celebrates the unique qualities that make every grandmother special. From grannies with thin legs and fat knees to those who drive trucks or play in bands, Our Granny lovingly explores the many ways grannies can look, live, and love. The book blends humour with affection as it contrasts different types of grandmothers while shining a spotlight on the narrator's own beloved granny with her wobbly bottom. With its warm illustrations and inclusive message, this book invites children to embrace diversity in family life and cherish intergenerational relationships. Ideal for early childhood settings, it prompts young readers to reflect on their own family members and celebrate the special role of grandparents.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages appreciation for family diversity and intergenerational relationships
• Builds vocabulary and descriptive language through playful, comparative text
• Promotes emotional intelligence and empathy
• Supports early comprehension with rhythmic, repetitive sentence structures

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class book about œOur Families inspired by the text
• Invite students to share stories or drawings about their grandparents
• Use the book as a springboard for learning descriptive adjectives
• Incorporate role-play activities where children act out different grannies

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 3-7 years
• Dimensions: 25.5 x 24.8 cm (approx.)
• Softcover/Paperback book, non-toxic inks and materials
• Always supervise young children when using books with small parts or embellishments