Imagine having a grandad who’s up for any wild idea and helps you turn something simple into a cool trip!

Clang! by Sam Usher is one of my favorite new books! It’s all about a boy and his grandad who turn an old bathtub into a boat to go on a super exciting adventure to the South Pole to find his lost toy penguin.

One thing I loved was how creative they were. They didn’t just look for the toy around the house - they went on a real adventure! It’s like they were explorers with only a bathtub as their ship, and the story shows that with imagination, anything is possible. The pictures are also really fun and colourful, so it felt like I was right there with them.

Plus, their relationship is awesome. The grandad is kind and doesn’t think the boy’s idea is silly; instead, he helps him follow it. It made me think of all the fun times I’ve had with my grandparents and how they’re always there to help me with my ideas, no matter how big or small.

If you like stories where people use their imaginations to go on crazy adventures and if you like books that make you feel like you’re in another world, I think you’ll really love Clang!