My Summer with Grandad - Behind the Scenes
October 12th, 2020 Take a sneak peek at some early drawings from the brand new picture book from Tom Tinn-Disbury, creator of The Caveman Next Door. My Summer with Grandad is a heartwarming story about a memorable summer Eric spends by the sea, helping grandad on his fishing boat. Things take a surprising turn when Eric and his grandad rescue an injured seagull. My Summer with Grandad is a funny, moving tale about the special relationship that exists between children and their grandparents.

An Early Version of Grandad's House

An Early Version of Eric and Grandad



Two Ideas for Fishing Boats



Eric loves spending summers with his grandad. This summer is even more special because grandad gives Eric a very important job on his old fishing boat. Chief Seagull Shoo-er! But when Eric and grandad rescue Beaky, a baby seagull, Eric isn’t sure he wants to see his new friend fly away.
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