{"product_id":"granny-stayput-by-nairda-lyne","title":"Granny Stayput by Nairda Lyne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGranny Stayput\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNairda Lyne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a charming and thought-provoking Australian children's picture book about determination, belonging and the importance of preserving the places we call home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGranny O'Grady lives happily in her tiny terrace house with her faithful grey tabby cat, Albert. Their home may be small, but it is theirs, and Granny has absolutely no intention of leaving!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the local council decides that Granny's house should be demolished to make way for a car park, they discover that Granny O'Grady isn't quite so easily persuaded. Determined to protect her home, Granny refuses to move, setting the stage for a story about standing up for what matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough its memorable characters and engaging illustrations, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGranny Stayput\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduces young readers to themes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheritage conservation, community, resilience and the emotional importance of home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally published in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1983 by the National Trust of Australia (Tasmania)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this 32-page paperback features distinctive black-and-white illustrations and a colour cover. Its conservation message reflects the importance of protecting older buildings and preserving local history for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasmanian children's literary history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGranny Stayput\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an appealing find for collectors of vintage Australian picture books, Tasmanian literature and National Trust publications, as well as readers who appreciate children's stories with meaningful messages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lyne, Nairda","offers":[{"title":"Softcover:","offer_id":51009160970326,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/2350\/4982\/files\/Nairda_Lyne_-_Granny_Stayput.webp?v=1793845873","url":"https:\/\/www.secondhandpages.com.au\/products\/granny-stayput-by-nairda-lyne","provider":"Secondhand Pages ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}