The Amazing Adventures of Thomas and Erin with Grandad: Market Day
By: John Vasey
ISBN: 9781456411275
Published May 12, 2011 by CreateSpace
Available format: Paperback
My Rating: ★★★★☆
In The Amazing Adventures of Thomas and Erin with Grandad: Market Day, the reader is taken along on a very ordinary yet exciting day with Grandad, Thomas, and Erin. They ride a bus, go to the park, visit the bookshop, browse the flower shop, contemplate a cup of tea, and see the sun set over the river. Going out with Grandad is always an adventure, no matter what you do.
I received a copy of this book for review. It is a truly delightful little children’s book. The story itself is fun, but the real clincher is the beautiful illustrations and vivid colors that fill the book. I love the handwritten/hand drawn feel of the whole piece. My children enjoyed the trip to town with Grandad and found lots to ask and talk about while looking at the colorful pictures. The message that spending time with grandparents is an exciting adventure is a brilliant classic. At the end of the book there is space for kids to draw their own picture of their granddad, giving them the opportunity to express their creativity after reading the tale. Overall, a very cute read!! I know it is something exceptionally special for the actual Grandad, Thomas, and Erin…
