Grandad's Magic

by Bob Graham

Alison's grandfather performs magic tricks every Sunday when the family gathers for dinner.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

25 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.

An Australian children's author and illustrator. His books include Max, which won the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Gold Award, Jethro Byrd, Fairy Child, which won the Kate Greenaway Medal, and "Let's Get A Pup!" Said Kate which won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Alison has a little epiphany and does a little growing up. I'm so glad that Grandad isn't too old & teetery. I'll have to think about why Rupert, the big dog, has such a starring role, though. There's something a little deeper going on that I just don't get. What do you think??

[K. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is so great. The reason for 4 stars is the very abrupt ending, doesn't seem like an ending. Makes me wonder if our copy is missing a page? I don't know.

[Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Conrad likes the pictures, dogs and the Grandad making graceful mistakes. I don't personally like the art style, but the illustrator did a nice job anyhoo.

[Angela Randall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and silly kids book. Probably appreciated by the 3+ age group more than the younger ones.