When Alvina's two grannies come for a visit when her parents take a vacation, things suddenly go very wrong as the granny from Trinidad and the granny from England clash over the simplest of things--forcing Alvina to be the peacemaker between the two. Reprint.
Now in paperback, My Two Grannies is an appealing story about a mixed-race family learning to accept different traditions and customs. Alvina has two grannies: Grannie Vero from Trinidad and Grannie Rose from England. When Alvinas parents go on vacation, both grannies arrive to look after Alvina. But the two grannies have two very different ideas about what to eat, what to play, even what stories to tell. The grannies get angrier and angrier with each other, but Alvina devises a plan so that each granny can have her own way ? or so she hopes! This sweet, funny story about tolerance and understanding reminds children that no matter how great the differences may seem, theres always room for common ground.
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This story will resonate with many in this expanding community. * The Guardian *
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Winner of USBBY Outstanding International Books 2009.
Baroness Floella Benjamin, OBE, is an actress, presenter, writer, producer, working peer and an active advocate for the welfare and education of children. She is best known as a presenter of the iconic BBC children's television programmes Play School and Play Away, and she continues to make children's programmes. Her broadcasting work has been recognized with a Special Lifetime Achievement BAFTA and OBE. In 2012 she was presented with the prestigious J. M. Barrie Award by Action for Children's Arts, for her lasting contribution to children's lives through her art. Floella has written 30 books, including My Two Grannies for Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
Margaret Chamberlain is a well-respected illustrator of children's books. Her books for Frances Lincoln include Has Anyone Seen Jack?, Look Out He's Behind You, Tales from Grimm, My Two Grannies and My Two Grandads.
