The Happy Hut
Age 3+
Picture Storybooks
A sensitive, beautifully illustrated picture book about three children spending time with their grandad at his wonderful beach hut and how his spirit lives on there.
This delightful story is all about the warm, loving relationship that three children share with their Grandpa Martin. The children visit Grandpa at his Happy Hut throughout the year, in spring, summer, autumn and even winter. Each season brings its own adventures and shows the hut in a new light each time.
This poignant story goes on to depict the family coping with Grandpa Martin's death in a gentle, uplifting manner as they make sure that the Happy Hut stands as a reminder of all the memories they made together.
Creators
Tim Hopgood is an award-winning picture book author and illustrator. His work has been shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book of the Year Award and the British Book Design Awards. Tim won the Booktrust Early Years Award for Best Emerging Illustrator for Here Comes Frankie!, which was also nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Tim's latest book, What A Wonderful World, is a picture book version of the song made famous by Louis Armstrong. As a freelance illustrator, Tim’s work has appeared in Tatler Magazine, Harpers & Queen, GQ and Joyce. Other clients include The National Portrait Gallery, The Royal Court Theatre, Kyle Cathie Publishers, Quadrille Publishing and the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art.
Reviews
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