Joanna’s Grannies

Summary

The story focuses on a young child's experience and relationships with two grandmothers, Granny Jo and Granny Anna, who each have unique and diverse traits. The narrative highlights the different roles and activities of the grandmothers, such as being a farmer, soccer enthusiast, bicyclist, taxi driver, singer, and dancer. The child narrates the enjoyment of these varied activities and the influence each grandmother has, creating a sense of admiration and connection. The story emphasizes the familial bond and individuality of each grandmother, illustrating how their unique qualities come together to shape and enrich the child's life. Through simple and vivid descriptions, the narrative showcases how both grandmothers provide a diverse yet harmonious blend of love and influence, with the child recognizing that there's a part of each grandmother within them.

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I have two grannies.

Granny Jo.

Granny Anna.

Farmer granny.

Soccer granny.

Bicycle granny.

Taxi granny.

Singing granny.

Dancing granny.

Granny Jo and Granny Anna come to tea.

I sit in the middle.

There’s a bit of each granny in me.


Credits

Originally published by Book Dash under a Creative Commons Licensed BY 4.0. This book can be read for free on https://bookdash.org/books/joannas-grannies and was created by: Dawn Garisch (Writer), Richard Bolland (Illustrator), Janet Campbell (Designer), Kelly Norwood-Young (Editor) Book Dash logo