Big Nan's Last Adventure is a fun-filled read-together or read-alone book for young children and helps parents, carers and educators initiate honest, realistic conversations about the following topics: breaking down stereotypes that old people are boring and frail; introducing a strong matriarchal female role model who is fun and adventurous; breaking down taboos around death and grief; understanding different views about what happens after death; keeping people 'alive' by remembering and celebrating their lives.