Just Like Grandpa Jazz by Tara L Gear

Written by Tara L Gear and illustrated by Mirna Imamovic, 'Just Like Grandpa Jazz' is a page children's story book about migration and family history.

Frank loves all of his grandpa's stories, but mum says some are true and some are made up. While helping to pack his suitcase, Frank asks his grandpa the story behind each of the items inside. From a rock and stethoscope, to a work uniform, each item tells the tale of Grandpa Jazz's Mauritian roots and how he migrated to the UK to work in the NHS.

This wholesome story is a great insight into migration and the importance of teaching children about their family history. See how Frank and his grandpa's love blossoms and what epic adventures this story might lead to.

• 32 pages 
• Paperback

Published by Owlet Press

Written by Tara L Gear

Illustrated by Mirna Imamovic

Size: 245 x 245mm

Owlet Press was founded by Samuel Langley-Swain in 2018, working with authors and illustrators with a shared passion – picture books which reflect the true diversity in children’s lives. Focusing on the challenges children face today and packaging these big issues into inclusive and accessible stories for small readers to digest and discuss with friends, families and schools. This indie children’s book publisher aims to change the world one book at a time, along with the best authors and illustrators to tell these stories.

Owlet Press have always published books that are 'incidentally inclusive' from day one and look to push this further with every title. With authors and illustrators from all walks of life - diversity is the driving ethos within this publisher. Owlet believe that it is key for young readers of colour to see children like them (and for white, non-disabled children to see children that don't always look like them) in books experiencing the joy and magic of playful, imaginative stories - a belief that we share at Babipur.