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It is magical, so beautifully observed and tenderly told, though not without heartbreak. Granpa is such a wonderful way to remember the genius, John Burningham.

Her name conjures a million gags, in both senses of the word, and her grumpy, cantankerous grossness is a delight - but cross her at your peril. The ultimate matriarch for our times! Well, this book is beautiful in all kinds of ways, but the quiet, calm and unwavering character of Julian's Grandma is an utter joy.The unfortunate trend of score inflation appears to continue. Used to be, week 1 nines were reserved for the likes of Sabrina Bryan and Kristi Yamaguchi. And then in the last year, they became as commonplace as sequins on this show. Some are deserved and some aren’t, but this overall score inflation is an irksome trend. If a couple gets straight nines out of the gate, that means they are one step away from perfection. And the fun of the show is watching couples slowly achieve perfection. We began with a two-hour premiere that felt far longer than your average DWTS episode, and the highlight was the opening number, because it featured the Queen of England! Grandma (or great-grandma) swag, indeed. It was also a lively way of introducing the stars, and the producers are so confident in the caliber of season 19’s celebrities, they didn’t even bother with last names. Because, really, what other Tommy could we be talking about? Fifth Place, 30 points: Jonathan and Allison (Jive). Jonathan got a jump start on Personal Story Week by talking about his recently deceased father out of the gate. I’m betting we’ll revisit this issue in two weeks, where it’ll have more impact than the 10 seconds we saw of him tearing up. As for his dance – it was ambitious, but it was not very good, technically. However, it was an excellent routine. That’s what I love about new pros – they have something to prove, and actually work hard to include proper choreography. Jonathan is a superb performer. His smile is so infectious, it almost distracted me from the appalling footwork. Odds of elimination: 1 in 50.

Julianne Hough joined the judges panel, and fit right in. She is as sexually frustrated as Bruno and Carrie Ann (who both wasted no time in panting over the first male contestant). Julianne spent the evening hitting on every male contestant over forty because they remind her of her dad. If this Electra complex takes hold, it could be an awkward season. Other than that, her judging was pretty spot-on, and far better than Carrie Ann’s. Grandma tells the stories over long summer days and nights, as seven children enjoy life in her little town. The stories entertain, educate and provide hours of enjoyment to them. So come, why don't you too join in the fun? I love this book; I love the gentle pace of the story about a summer spent on a family island in the gulf of Finland, focusing on the beautiful, tempestuous, playful relationship between the very new (Sophie) and the very old (Grandmother), told with the brutal honesty that befits both ages. Please read this book. 10. Granpa by John Burningham

Dyma ble mae hadau cariad plentyn at lyfrau a darllen yn cael eu plannu:’ Katrina Charman ar hudoliaeth straeon cyn cysgu The super-stylish, super-cool, super-fun Grandma Z takes her grandson Albert on a birthday trip to remember... on her motorbike, obviously! It’s where the seeds of a child’s love for books and reading are planted’: Katrina Charman on the magic of bedtime stories Every one of my students is a potential hero in the making': How Muhammad Khan's class inspired his award-winning book The acceptance, support and unconditional love she gives throughout the story makes your heart sing and is another wonderful example of the uncluttered relationship between the grandparent and grandchild.