"My Granny Went to Market" is a charming children's story that follows a whimsical adventure of a young boy and his imaginative grandmother. The story begins when Granny sets off to the market, but instead of returning with typical groceries, she brings home a series of outlandishly funny and unexpected items—each one sparking the boy's imagination. As they traverse the market, they encounter a range of colorful characters and fantastical situations, blending reality and fantasy in delightful ways. The playful narrative and vibrant illustrations create a lively and engaging experience that celebrates creativity and the joy of storytelling. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 1998 by Barefoot Books Ltd .

Stella Blackstone has been writing for children for over twenty years. She is also the author of Barefoot favourites such as the Bear series, The Wheels on the Bus and My Granny Went to Market. BERNARD LODGE studied art at Dover and Canterbury schools of art, and went on to study at the Royal College of Art. He has had a long and distinguished career as a graphic designer for the BBC, designing award-winning title sequences on classics such as Doctor Who and The Mind Beyond. In 1979 he co-founded Lodge/Cheesman productions and worked on pioneering computer graphics, which featured in two of Ridley Scott's films, Bladerimner and Alien. After five years of advanced work on computer imaging, Bernard decided to go back to printmaking and illustration and wrote and illustrated his first picture book in 1991. He is married to the illustrator Maureen Roffey.