Katie Morag and the Two Grandmothers
By Mairi Hedderwick
The Story
On the Isle of Struay, a girl's two grandmothers couldn't be more different — one plain and island-tough, one glamorous and mainland-chic — until a prize sheep and a secret beauty formula bring them together.
Why It's Special
For any kid juggling grandparents who seem like they're from two different worlds, this is a story about how those differences can actually work themselves out.
- Big idea: People who seem completely mismatched can still end up on the same side when it counts.
- Vibes: Warm, funny, island-breezy, with a gentle competitive edge that resolves into affection.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories about family and grandparents
- like to spot how two characters are opposites
- are working on understanding that different isn't bad
- respond well to island settings and everyday farm life
Ask Your Little Reader
- Character comparison: What makes Grannie Island and Grandma Mainland so different from each other?
- Story & problem-solving: How did Grandma Mainland's secret beauty formula end up helping Grannie Island's prize sheep?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the two grandmothers felt about each other at the start of the story?
- Real-life connection: Do you have two grown-ups in your life who are very different from one another?
- Imagination: If you had a secret formula like Grandma Mainland's, what would you use it for?
