Grace and Family

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What is Grace and Family about?

Grace is excited when Papa invites her to visit him in The Gambia. She imagines finding a storybook family with a mother, father, children, a dog and a cat. Instead, she discovers that Papa has a new family, including a little sister and baby brother. Grace enjoys meeting them, but worries there may not be enough of her to love both families. With Nana’s help, she learns that families can be different and still belong together.

About the author

Mary Hoffman is a much-loved British author who has written over 100 books for children and young people. She is best known for her fantasy series 'Stravaganza' and the popular picture book 'Amazing Grace'. Mary enjoys exploring different cultures and magical worlds in her stories, inspiring children everywhere to love reading and use their imagination.