Grandpa and Thomas and the big green umbrella

This beautiful picture book for the very young follows on fromthe CBC Award-winning Grandpa and Thomas and again depicts thespecial relationship between grandchild and grandfather. This time,when Grandpa and Thomas go to the beach they swim, picnic, slidedown the sand-dunes and build a sand-car. Then the weather turnsstormy and the two shelter in the car, under the green umbrella,until the storm passes. Pamela Allen's picture books are ideal forshowing students how rhythm, repetition and humour can be used tocreate a successful and engaging text. It is wonderful to share andread aloud with very small children, as the words encourage theiractive participation.<br>