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Win a copy of Grandma Bird to celebrate Grandparents Day *NOW CLOSED*

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LauraGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 05-Oct-18 12:11:43

Grandma Bird is a tale of compassion, bravery and unexpected adventure, and the new book by author illustrator Benji Davies. We have 15 copies to give away to celebrate Grandparents Day on 7 October.

To enter the competition, simply tell us... what's your favourite thing about being a grandparent?

As ever, you must be a registered Gransnet user to enter. Sign up to Gransnet HERE if you haven't done so already.

If you'd like to find out more about the book, you'll find details and T&Cs HERE. We will be picking our winners at random after 11am on 22 October.

granjan15 Sat 06-Oct-18 23:00:48

When my gorgeous two year old grandson tells me I’m his best friend.

HillyN Sat 06-Oct-18 22:56:59

Their beaming smiles when they see me, cuddles on the settee while we share a book and having an excuse to play with their toys and games!

Nannyali Sat 06-Oct-18 22:55:02

I love the look of joy they have on their faces when they see me waiting for them at the school gate and then the cuddles when they get to me .....bliss

MamaCaz Sat 06-Oct-18 22:45:45

The cuddles that bring back memories of when my own children were little, and the beautiful, innocent, beaming smiles of my three month old granddaughter. Priceless smile

Nanann66 Sat 06-Oct-18 22:35:33

To see her happy little face and hear her giggle

gardenoma Sat 06-Oct-18 22:28:02

Those earnest explanations about "how the world really works"!
And of course those lovely cuddles. Plus so much more but the list would just go on and on...

Dannydog1 Sat 06-Oct-18 21:32:11

Enjoying a book together

L0IS11112222 Sat 06-Oct-18 21:01:44

Being together with the babies- we are family!!!!

Lotie Sat 06-Oct-18 20:45:48

Enjoying their delightful company and then, when they have gone home sitting down to relax - once we’ve tidied up!

Elrel Sat 06-Oct-18 20:38:52

When an older GS tells me I'm one of the happiest people he knows. I'm not so I blink back a tear, return his hug and strive to live up to his impression of me. ?

jillyJo Sat 06-Oct-18 20:32:29

Reading them stories - think it's a bit of a lost treat these days. They love it, just like their Mummy used to!

grandmac Sat 06-Oct-18 20:24:03

When my little granddaughter aged 5 said, “I’m glad I’m the cousin who got grandma to live with her”

Barberdice Sat 06-Oct-18 20:17:05

Playing 'make believe' with my little grandson is just the best. We act things out together and his performance is wonderful to watch!
When he asks if my knees are getting better and am I still taking the cod liver oils it just fills me with joy!

Linnyloots Sat 06-Oct-18 19:40:18

Watching the future unfold, in the grandtribes development and dreams! Love trying to keep up!

tiggers Sat 06-Oct-18 19:34:14

To hear those words "LOOK Grandma, look" when she wants to share whatever it is she is doing. My heart just melts.

Nannan2 Sat 06-Oct-18 19:31:08

I love EVERYTHING about being a grandmother-from the oldest grandchildren to the youngest- ITS THE BEST!smile

sylwright Sat 06-Oct-18 19:16:10

I love seeing the joy on their faces when they are happy and it's even better when they greet me with big smiles and cuddles

Chrissie61 Sat 06-Oct-18 18:46:24

The little chats they want to have when we all share what we've done that say. Also the little questions about the olden days, the latest being about how people used to have great big CDs - vinyl records!!

mamguswansea Sat 06-Oct-18 18:39:52

I have 2 amazing grand babies & there's nothing like a big cwtch to chase any blues away. After I was told I'd never be able to have children & then being blessed with 2 : seeing grandchildren is an extra blessing. ?

Valski Sat 06-Oct-18 18:32:48

Firstly, having the time to enjoy them and secondly, when they rush out of school, beaming and radiant, and straight into your arms!

maureen1951 Sat 06-Oct-18 18:17:50

Huggles from my gorgeous wee grandson, really treasure them now as he has started full time nursery and we don't see him as often and we now they are time limited as he gets older.

Glosgran Sat 06-Oct-18 18:07:59

My six year old grandson recently wrote an illustrated story. I was so impressed with the vocabulary he had used and his correct use of spelling and punctuation, that I offered to type it up on my laptop and scan his illustrations in order to 'publish' his first novel for him. He even wrote a 'blurb' for the back page.

The delight on his face when he saw the finished booklet was well worth it. I now have a regular job to do as his 'publisher' as he has decided that he wants to be a famous author!

IamaWallis2 Sat 06-Oct-18 17:50:41

the softest skin ever from lips, a cheek or a hand slipped into yours and to hear "Nannie, come and see what I've done".

IC13 Sat 06-Oct-18 17:42:07

His whole being! His smile and the twinkle in his eyes. Melts my heart.

Lunchtimelady1 Sat 06-Oct-18 17:38:16

"I love you grandma" accompanied by a big hug. Priceless.