Danielle McLean is a children's book editor who lives in South London, England. When she's not writing and editing children's books, she can be found in ballet class pursuing her other childhood dream. Sarah Ward is an illustrator living in her hometown of Sheffield, England, with her husband, daughter, and ""studio assistants"" Alfie and Mabel, two border terriers. Sarah works from her home studio for clients all around the world while wearing silly slippers and drinking tea.
Grandma Kisses by Danielle McLean (text) & illus. by Sarah Ward Tiger Tales. Jan. 2024. 28p. Board $7.99. ISBN 9781664351004. Toddler-PreS–A young puppy spends the day with his loving grandmother, doing activities that include drawing pictures and reading books. Soft illustrations capture the simple pleasures shared between the puppy and his grandmother. Throughout the rhyming text the grandmother dog assures her grandchild that she will always love and support them. VERDICT Tender and loving, offering a shared reading moment for a grandmother and a grandchild.