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Hey Grandude!

New York Times No.1 Bestseller - now including a story CD performed by the author, bringing the magic to life. 
 
From the legendary Paul McCartney - an action-packed picture-book adventure celebrating the fun that grandparents and grandchildren can have when their imaginations run wild. 
 
Grandude is a one-of-a-kind adventurer - a Mary Poppins for the modern day! With his magic compass he whisks his four grandkids off on whirlwind adventures, taking them all around the globe . . . Join them as they ride flying fish, dodge stampedes, and escape avalanches! 
 
Beautifully imagined in a riot of colour by talented children's illustrator Kathryn Durst, it's the perfect bedtime story for little explorers. 
 
This is a new paperback edition with an accompanying CD, featuring narration, instrumental music, and sound effects - all performed by the author himself. 
 
A charming tale from the music legend - with the most glorious illustrations that will be enjoyed by old and young - THE SUN 
 
Inspired by his own experience of being a 'Grandude' of eight, the picture book sees four youngsters and their grandfather travel the world on a host of magical adventures. Accompanied by Kathryn Durst's colourful illustrations, it's sure to take pride of place on any little one's bookshelf - 
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Paul McCartney (Author) 
 Paul McCartney's career has been impossibly prolific and singularly influential. In the 1960s Paul changed the world with The Beatles. He has continued to push boundaries as a solo artist and through collaborations with world-renowned artists. He has received 18 Grammys, and in 1997 was knighted by H.M. The Queen for his services to music. Paul is also a dedicated philanthropist and a very proud grandfather. 
 
Kathryn Durst (Illustrator) 
 With a background in animation, Kathryn has interned with Pixar Animation Studios in addition to working with various children's book publishers. When she is not illustrating books, she may be found playing the accordion, growing vegetables, folk dancing or putting on shadow puppet shows. She lives in Toronto, Canada, with her grumpy mini dachshund named Chili Dog.

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As the Chillers explored, Lucy spotted a picture of Nandude, their adventurous grandmother. 
"When will we see her again?" asked Bob. 
"Perhaps we could go on an adventure to find her!" said Em . . . 
 
Grandude and the Chillers are back! 
 
Jump aboard Grandude's magical green submarine and join the quest to find Nandude, following her musical trail around the world and deep beneath the sea. 
 
From the legendary Paul McCartney's unique imagination comes this action-packed, rip-roaring adventure. Packed full of strange surprises, playful Beatles references, and heart-warming family fun. 
 
Celebrate the fun grandparents and their grandchildren can have together, even if there is a bit of distance keeping them apart. 
 
Praise for New York Times Number 1 Bestseller Hey Grandude! 
A charming tale from the music legend - with the most glorious illustrations that will be enjoyed by old and young - THE SUN 
 
Inspired by his own experience of being a 'Grandude' of eight, the picture book sees four youngsters and their grandfather travel the world on a host of magical adventures. Accompanied by Kathryn Durst's colourful illustrations, it is sure to take pride of place on any little one's bookshelf - OK MAGAZINE

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