Grandpa Green picks up a pair of gardening shears and shapes the story of his life; from his childhood on a farm, through the war, marriage and children. His great grandson tells the story, narrating each scene in Grandpa Green's magical garden.
"Now he's pretty old," the grandson tells us, as he swings from gnarled tree, "and he sometimes forgets things like his favorite floppy straw hat. But the important stuff, the garden remembers for him."
And in its evergreen way, the garden (and the stories) thrive, continuing on as the seasons and years progress.
Lane Smith's artistic vision gives us a fresh look at life's large and small moments. The garden is an apt metaphor for the changing and changeless nature of life. Smith juxtaposes line drawings and lush watercolor scenes. The result is unique and eye-catching. Young readers will enjoy the story. Adults will identify with it. This is a book that appeals to all ages.
Grandpa Green
written and illustrated by Lane Smith
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