ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Grandpa Green was born a long time ago, before TV or computers, growing up on a farm, going to fight in a war instead of studying, marrying and having kids. His great-grandson tells the story, simply, while playing in Grandpa's garden, which itself tells the story as well, through topiary. Grandpa is forgetting things, but the garden remembers for him. A charming and gentle picturebook about the bonds of family, beautifully illustrated - in green, of course! Lindy

By:   Lane Smith
Imprint:   Macmillan
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 10mm,  Width: 224mm,  Spine: 287mm
Weight:   449g
ISBN:  

9781596436077

ISBN 10:   1596436077
Pages:   32
Publication Date:   November 2011
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock at Abbey's Bookshop
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An unassuming little masterpiece...the book's power lies in its rich, allusive artistry. -- New York Times Book Review It's a rare glimpse into Smith's softer side--as skillful as his more sly offerings, but crafted with honesty and heart. -- Publishers Weekly Starred Review Visually intriguing and emotionally resonant, this is a book to pore over and talk about. With each subsequent reading, it offers new layers of meaning and visual connections. -School Library Journal Starred Review<p> Opening this book is like opening a gate to a secret garden, filled with the treasures of a life well lived. In his portrait of a boy who adores and honors his forgetful great-grandfather, Smith shows us that the things that are meaningful to the ones we love become part of our garden, too. -- Shelf Awareness <p> Though this book has lots of adult appeal, it will also be a wonderful bridge to exploring family history with the very young. -- Kirkus Reviews <p> Sketched with a finely lined fa

<p> Opening this book is like opening a gate to a secret garden, filled with the treasures of a life well lived. In his portrait of a boy who adores and honors his forgetful great-grandfather, Smith shows us that the things that are meaningful to the ones we love become part of our garden, too. -- Shelf Awareness <p> Though this book has lots of adult appeal, it will also be a wonderful bridge to exploring family history with the very young. -- Kirkus Reviews <p> Sketched with a finely lined fairy-tale wispiness and dominated by verdant green, the illustrations are not just creative but poignant. -- Booklist

In this affecting picture book, a boy recounts the life of his beloved great-grandfather...The author's illustrations, a blend of line drawings and sponge painting, have a classic feel, and make clever use of the topiary theme, rewarding close examination and repeated reading. -- The New Yorker Great-grandpa's memory may be going, but the past remains vibrantly alive in the playful topiaries that decorate his brilliantly green yard. Lush and magical. -- People An unassuming little masterpiece...the book's power lies in its rich, allusive artistry. -- New York Times Book Review It's a rare glimpse into Smith's softer side--as skillful as his more sly offerings, but crafted with honesty and heart. -- Publishers Weekly Starred Review Visually intriguing and emotionally resonant, this is a book to pore over and talk about. With each subsequent reading, it offers new layers of meaning and visual connections. -School Library Journal Starred Review<p> Opening this book is like opening a gate to a secret garden, filled with the treasures of a life well lived. In his portrait of a boy who adores and honors his forgetful great-grandfather, Smith shows us that the things that are meaningful to the ones we love become part of our garden, too. -- Shelf Awareness <p> Though this book has lots of adult appeal, it will also be a wonderful bridge to exploring family history with the very young. -- Kirkus Reviews <p> Sketched with a finely lined fairy-tale wispiness and dominated by verdant green, the illustrations are not just creative but poignant. -- Booklist

<br> An unassuming little masterpiece...the book's power lies in its rich, allusive artistry. -- New York Times Book Review It's a rare glimpse into Smith's softer side--as skillful as his more sly offerings, but crafted with honesty and heart. -- Publishers Weekly Starred Review Visually intriguing and emotionally resonant, this is a book to pore over and talk about. With each subsequent reading, it offers new layers of meaning and visual connections. -School Library Journal Starred Review<p> Opening this book is like opening a gate to a secret garden, filled with the treasures of a life well lived. In his portrait of a boy who adores and honors his forgetful great-grandfather, Smith shows us that the things that are meaningful to the ones we love become part of our garden, too. -- Shelf Awareness <p> Though this book has lots of adult appeal, it will also be a wonderful bridge to exploring family history with the very young. -- Kirkus Reviews <p> Sketched with a finely line