Grandpa's Guide to Happiness

A companion to Grandma’s Guide to Happiness, this picture book from bestselling author Andrew Daddo is a heartwarming book of grandfatherly philosophy.

My grandpa says the funniest things. He says the happiest days are the busiest days, and there’s usually a stack of things to do.

It’s always fun spending time with Grandpa — fixing things in the shed, doing some gardening, fishing at the pier or telling jokes in the backyard.

A joyful story celebrating grandfathers from beloved Australian author Andrew Daddo, with heartwarming art by Christopher Nielsen.

Author Biography

Andrew Daddo is an author, columnist, broadcaster and TV presenter. He has been writing for children for over 25 years, including First Day, When I Grow Up and Old Friends, New Friends. Grandpa’s Guide to Happiness is the follow-up to Grandma’s Guide to Happiness and both books are about good old-fashioned fun. Andrew lives on Sydney’s northern beaches with his wife and three children.

Christopher Nielsen is an Australian author/illustrator specialising in bringing joy and wonder to children through his art and storytelling. His illustrations are inspired by a deep passion for mid-century culture and design. In 2018 his first picture book saw him shortlisted for the CBCA Crichton Award for best new illustrator and in 2022 his book Just One Bee (written by Margrete Lamond and Anthony Bertini) received the CBCA Honour Award for Picture Book of the Year. When he’s not busy with a book, he can be found raising his beautiful young family or playing with his band The Ramalamas.