Grandpa was an Astronaut

These two books are read together and are covered in a single guide

By Jonathan Meres, illus. Hannah Coulson

Sherman loves the moon and he loves his grandpa even more – he has actually been to the moon! Grandpa was an astronaut and has a chunk of moon rock on his mantlepiece. Playing space games with Grandpa is one of Sherman’s most favourite things so he’s thrilled to hear that’s exactly what a visit to Grandpa will involve.

family • grief • space • adventure  

85 pages

RA – 5-6

By Joseph Coelho and Allison Colpoys

A moving, lyrical picture book about a young girl’s love for her grandad and how she copes when he dies. A beautifully illustrated, powerful and ultimately uplifting text. Works alongside Grandpa was an Astronaut

grief • family • memories 

32 pages

RA – 5-6

Book Club Guide

A 10 week guide with questions and activities for you to print out for your book club leaders. You can also share a copy via your school’s homework platform, so they can always find it.

Book Club Poster

Add when and where your book club will meet and the dates for each week (this can be done in your PDF reader or written in by hand). Prints out in A3 or A4.