Children's Book of the Week in The Telegraph

A very funny and lovable picture book tribute to grandparents and older people.

When you're small, everybody bigger than you seems really old. But does being older have to mean being boring, or slow, or quiet? NO! Elina Ellis' wonderful illustrations reveal that the age you are makes no difference to how amazing you can be.

From the winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2017, The Truth About Old People is an instant favourite with children and grown-ups that joyfully busts stereotypes about older people. Elina has a great talent for characterful illustration: you'll feel like you've known this family all your life.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

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 2019 by Pan Macmillan .

Elina Ellis started drawing as soon as she learned how to hold a pencil, or probably even earlier. She is inspired by almost everything--children, nature, fashion, design, music, art, LIFE. Anything can spark an idea! The trick is to notice it! When she is not drawing, she likes to spend time with her friends and family, reading, running, playing squash, dancing, and traveling.