Grandad's Island
Benji Davies Β· 2015
Age 6-8F&P L
π The Atlantic 65 Essential (2025)
View on Open Library βAbout This Book
Syd discovers a door in his grandad's attic that leads to a beautiful island. They explore it together. Then Grandad says he's going to stay on the island β and Syd goes home alone.
Why This Age
A metaphor for death that 6-8 year olds can decode. The island represents where Grandad 'goes' β it's a gentle, non-literal approach to loss.
How to Use
- Let the child interpret what the island means β don't explain it for them
- Ask: 'Why does Grandad want to stay?'
- Discuss: 'What beautiful place would YOU imagine for someone you miss?'