LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Part of the fresh and fun Alexander’s Questions series, Do Grannies Have Green Fingers? sees author-illustrator Fransie Frandsen draw on her experience as an art psychotherapist to deliver a picture book that’s designed to encourage parent-child communication through a blend of richly-layered artwork and a tale that showcases the weird wonder of words.
When Mummy remarks that “Granny really has green fingers” after she wins yet another gardening prize, Alexander gets to thinking — does Granny actually have green fingers? Alexander checks his own hands and can confirm that he doesn’t, and neither does Mummy or Daddy. Well, not usually, anyway…In a surreal turn of events, Daddy’s toes become green and wrinkly, Baby T becomes entirely green, while his globe-trotting auntie’s hands seem to have turned blue. But what about Granny, and what does it mean to be tickled pink, or green with envy?!
Do Grannies Have Green Fingers? is sure to spark lots of giggles and discussions about puzzling words and phrases.
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Do Grannies have Green Fingers? Synopsis
Join Alexander in his latest colourful quest to find the answer to the puzzling question, Do Grannies have green fingers?
The series explores, in a fabulously fun and engaging way, the notion of parent-child communication.
Drawing on the writer and illustrator, Fransie Frandsen's experience as mother and art therapist, the books emphasise the importance of communication between parents and children.
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Press Reviews
Fransie Frandsen Press Reviews
Praise for the series;
"A fresh approach to looking at figurative language through misconceptions and fun… A very enjoyable read." Reading Zone
"This book will doubtless keep both parent and child amused and entertained with its quirky originality." Female First
"It reads well and it looks beautiful too." BBC Radio
"Beautiful original picture book series." Talk Radio Europe
"Her work as an art psychotherapist has given her so much insight… it showcases all of Frandsen’s skills in her field." Lotus Writing Therapy
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About Fransie Frandsen
Fransie Frandsen is an author, fine artist and illustrator. She was born in South Africa and studied graphic design in South Africa, Denmark and the United Kingdom.
She subsequently completed a post-graduate degree in Art Psychotherapy in the UK, where she worked as an art therapist for several years. During this time, she worked with children and focused mainly on the communication, attachment and bonding between parents and their children, which is also the underlying theme in her children's books.
Humour and curiosity are present throughout Fransie's practice as an artist and storyteller. Exhibitions of her fine artwork are on display across Europe, with recent exhibitions in London, Genoa and Milan.
Fransie currently lives with her family and The Barkingtons, a pair of rambunctious Westies, in Geneva, Switzerland, where her studio is located.
Follow Fransie on Instagram @artfox.bookwolf
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