Andy Harris’ Tick Tock Grandad’s Sweetshop blends a delightful children’s story with important life lessons. 

Austin is a young boy who loves to listen to his grandfather’s stories. 

One day Austin and his Grandfather gather near the fire, their favourite spot, to talk about how life was when his granddad was a young man. 

Grandad owned and managed his own sweetshop as a young man.  He and his wife worked tirelessly to make their business a success. 

With the clock ticking and a warm fire crackling in the fireplace, Austin learns of the sacrifices his grandfather made.  He learns that it not only takes hard work, but imagination and creativity in order to realize a dream.  Most importantly, Austin learns that it also takes believing in one’s self and letting nothing stand in the way of making those ambitions a reality. 

Harris’ endearing story is a treasure of a book that teaches children the importance of working toward a goal and the pride one feels once accomplishing it. The author’s voice resonates with children—relating fond and universal experiences—while incorporating valuable life lessons of honouring family and using honesty, hard work, integrity and imagination to achieve a fulfilling and successful life.

About the Author

Andy Harris is a writer and the Director of Training of Platform 21 Training, and lecturer at The Open University Business School.  He has published several business articles and is writing his second children’s book. He lives with his family in England.