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Granny was far more important than she realised as she knitted wonderful gifts for her grandchildren Although her memory was fading, the love from her family didn't, instead it grew stronger.Granny came to visit is an original story, told through the eyes of a child who has a very loving relationship with his Granny.The theme throughout is of kindness with Granny wanting to shower the child with gifts. Although Granny often forgets things. the central message conveyed is that sharing our emotions and caring for others leads to happiness and well-being.
Granny has selected her best, most popular, traditional Irish recipes to create the ultimate recipe book. It includes traditional recipes such as soda bread, Irish stew, bacon and cabbage, and the best recipe for scones.
A young boy encounters a brontosaurus in his grandmother's garden.
This pocket sized cookery book includes all the classic Irish dishes from Boxty to Barm Brack.
THE GRINNY GRANNY DONKEY is the third book from Craig Smith and Katz Cowley, the creative team behind the Scottish Granny internet sensation, THE WONKY DONKEY! Meet the latest addition to the phenomenal donkey family and get ready to hee haw with laughter! A brilliantly funny story by Craig Smith and beautiful illustrations by Katz Cowley guarantee that THE GRINNY GRANNY DONKEY will become your new favourite picture book.
Why do grannies always tell us to speak up? Why do they have creases on their faces? Are grannies flexible? How do you cheer up a sad granny? How old are grannies, actually? Eric Veill explains it all in this offbeat book for the extended family to chuckle over--no matter what kind of grandma you have, are, or would like to be. From the author of My Pictures after the Storm, which received three starred reviews and which School Library Journal proclaimed "may be the funniest book of the year."
This delightful recipe book celebrates old-fashioned Irish cooking that is enjoyed in farmhouses throughout the country. As well as providing recipes for traditional favourites such as soda bread and bacon and cabbage, the book includes plenty of traditions and history. For example, did you know that when making the annual Christmas cake, everyone in the house took a turn to stir the mixture for good luck, or that eating barm brack at Halloween could predict your fortunes for the rest of the year? The Irish Granny is on hand to teach you all you need to know about country cooking.
This pocket-sized bread and baking book includes all the classic Irish recipes, from soda bread to fadge, with chapters on bread and scones, cakes, tarts, crumbles, pies, biscuits and bakes and more beside Every recipe is illustrated with a full-colour photograph, with easy-to-follow text.
Mani’s Granny is seventy and can barely see through her old, scratched glasses. With only a hundred and fifty rupees in their pocket and a thirst for adventure, Mani and Granny set off to buy a new pair. On the way, they get drenched in rain, run into mules and encounter a terrible landslide. Will Granny ever be able to reach the town and get herself a new pair of glasses? This beautifully illustrated edition brings alive the magical charm of one of Ruskin Bond’s most unforgettable tales.
With half of the UK’s grandparents aged under 65, being a granny is no longer all blue rinses, hip replacements and bingo. Happy, healthy and energetic, the modern gran is worlds away from the little old biddy stereotype. If you’re a new gran, or about to become one, The New Granny’s Survival Guide is your essential handbook for grandparenting. Packed full of sanity-saving advice from Gransnet – the number one online platform for grannies – this book covers everything you need to know to be a brilliant gran. With practical guidance, hilarious insights and fresh ideas, you’ll discover: · Top tips for entertaining your grandchildren · Advice on building great relationships with in-laws · Guidance on how to cope with broken families, competitive grannies and difficult situations · Suggestions for how to juggle your own social life with being a hands-on gran With a foreword by Janet Ellis and full of wit and wisdom, The New Granny’s Survival Guide is the perfect companion for today’s dynamic grannies.