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Naomi Jones, Author
Lizzy Metcalfe, Illustrator
Series: All Sorts
Imprint: Franklin Watts
Publication date: July 9, 2026
Category: Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage)
ISBN: 9781445195490
Series: All Sorts
Imprint: Franklin Watts
Publication date: January 28, 2027
Category: Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage)
ISBN: 9781445195513
Nia’s parents have to work in the holidays so they ask Gran to come and stay. Nia thinks summer won’t be fun as surely Gran won’t know how to make friendship bracelets or climb trees with her. But Nia’s gran surprises her and, together, they discover that you’re never too old or too young to have fun and learn new things.
This story is perfectly pitched for 5-7 year olds and supports the PSHE curriculum core theme of relationships, looking at families and respecting others. Includes advice and activity notes for parents, teachers and carers.
Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children’s books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.
Gorgeous illustrations by Lizzy Metcalfe, winner of the Children’s Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024
Naomi Jones is the author of many acclaimed children’s books, including The Perfect Fit, One More Try, The Odd Fish, How to Catch a Rainbow and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 20 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. In 2025, Naomi was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award for services to literacy.
Lizzy Metcalfe is an illustrator and designer working from York in the UK, specialising in children’s illustration and picture books. She won the Children’s Publishing New Talent Category at the World Illustration Awards 2024.