Grandpa Green is very old. He grew up on a farm when there were no modern conveniences, such as computers or cell phones. He was married in Europe after the war. He's so old that he even has great-grand children and doesn't always remember things.
But if you want to find out about Grandpa Green's life, you have only to wander through his garden full of horticultural wonders. From bushes shaped like rabbits, roosters, and lions to trains, planes, and wedding cake, you can find almost anything there that has a place in Grandpa Green's memories.
Written and illustrated by Lane Smith, Grandpa Green has an fantastical quality that flits softly through a garden of favorite remembrances and new discoveries. A sure delight for adults and children alike, try out this and other books by Lane Smith available at the Gail Borden, Bartlett, Poplar Creek, Batavia, and Schaumburg public libraries.
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press ©2011
ISBN: 978-1-59643-607-7
Source of review copy: Gail Borden Public Library
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