Smith, L. (2011). Grandpa
green. New York, NY: Roaring Book Press.
Notable Books for Children
List, 2012
In
Grandpa Green, a young boy tells the
story of his great grandpa. Grandpa
Green grew up on a farm and wished to study horticulture, but instead he went
to war, met his wife, married, and had kids and grand kids. Even though he did not follow his childhood
dream, he reveals his artistry and love for plants in his garden. It contains multiple whimsical topiary trees which
exhibit important memories throughout his life.
Grandpa struggles with forgetting things, so his garden helps him
remember, but it also helps the boy learn about his great grandfather’s life
story.
Of
the books I have read that were written or illustrated by Lane Smith, this has
been my favorite by far. It is a moving
story that explores the value of family history, memory loss, and love. The words are accompanied by Lane Smith’s stunning
illustrations, and I could not help but be impressed by his fanciful topiary
trees.
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