Paul McCartney’s first picture book, New York Times Number 1 bestseller, introduced a magical grandpa Grandude, inspired by a nickname from Paul’s own four grandchildren

2021/04/20

Paul McCartney’s first picture book, New York Times Number 1 bestseller, introduced a magical grandpa Grandude, inspired by a nickname from Paul’s own four grandchildren

Grandude’s Green Submarine will release globally on 2nd September 2021

Hey Grandude!, Paul McCartney’s first picture book was published to global success in September 2019. The book was a New York Times Number 1 bestseller, selling 300,000 copies around the world with translations in 32 languages and counting. It introduced a magical grandpa – the eponymous Grandude - who was inspired by a nickname Paul’s own eight grandchildren had given him

Grandude’s Green Submarine continues the adventures of Grandude and his grandchildren as they set off on a quest to find their music-loving grandmother, Nandude! It’s an action-packed extravaganza of wild imagination and fun for all the family, a read-aloud that’s perfect for sharing, destined to become a timeless classic

Grandude’s Green Submarine is available now to pre-order

Source: MPL Communications Ltd

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Meet Grandude, an intrepid explorer grandfather, and his four grandkids. With his magical colourful postcards, Grandude whisks his grandchildren off on incredible adventures. Join them as they ride flying fish, dodge stampedes, and escape avalanches...

It’s a wild rollercoaster ride with a twist of magic, and a heartwarming family story, inspired by Paul’s own experiences of being a grandfather.

---- Penguin Books Ltd

“I’m really happy with how Hey Grandude! was received, as this was a very personal story for me, celebrating Grandudes everywhere and their relationships and adventures with their grandchildren,” McCartney said in a statement. “ I always said if people liked the first book and there was an appetite for more, I would write some further adventures for Grandude — so he’s back and this time with his special invention, Grandude’s green submarine!”

---- Rolling Stone

Grandude’s Green Submarine is Paul McCartney’s second picture book, an exciting sequel to Hey Grandude! It will be published in hardback on 2 September 2021. The audio CD is also available.

---- Penguin Books Ltd

Join Grandude and his grandchildren as they set off on an exciting adventure, this time in a very special, magical submarine. They fly through the sky, ride a river through a jungle and go deep under the ocean, as they search for their grandmother – Nandude – another adventurer who loves making music!

---- Penguin Books Ltd

Grandude’s inventions are the stuff of legend, and his new green submarine doesn’t disappoint. “In fact, it flies as well as submerges! Grandude whisks the grandkids off on another adventure, but he and the Chillers soon find themselves in a pickle. Suddenly, it’s Nandude to the rescue! But not before enjoying a parade, dancing rainforest animals, and a narrow escape from a grabby octopus. This tale is perfect for little explorers and Paul McCartney fans alike!”

---- Fatherly

In the 1960s, Paul changed the world forever with The Beatles. He didn’t stop there and has continued to push boundaries as a solo artist, with Wings, and collaborating with numerous world-renowned artists. He has received 18 Grammys, and in 1997 was knighted by H.M. The Queen for his services to music. Paul is a dedicated philanthropist, advocating for many causes including animal rights and environmental issues He's also a very proud grandfather.

---- Penguin Books Ltd

Paul McCartney’s first picture book, New York Times Number 1 bestseller, introduced a magical grandpa Grandude, inspired by a nickname from Paul’s own four grandchildren

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