If you don't like it the first time, read it at least once more. The plants in the garden have been shaped by the grandfather to commemorate special events in his life. The boy’s walk through the garden recreates the life of Grandpa Green. Whatever you do, whether you're reading it on your own, sharing it with a child or with a teen, don't be cynical. In this beautifully illustrated book, Lane Smith shares the story of a young boy’s great grandfather who recreates his memories in garden topiaries. One of School Library Journal ‘s Best Picture Books of 2011. (Of course if they love it let them read it every time they want to.) Each time it's read as the child grows she will get more out of it. Grandpa Green is a Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Picture Books title for 2011. I'd say, buy this book for a little one and share it every time Grandpa is expected for a visit, and then on the anniversary of his birthday if he dies before the child is grown. but this book has all that and more, and it just blows me away. I must say, I'm usually not fond of philosophical or artsy-fartsy books, metaphysical puzzles and metaphors, hidden meanings (after all, it's not really just about topiary).

It was published by Roaring Brook Press in 2011 and was selected as a Caldecott. A parent might simply remember his grandpa, or might be inspired to plant a tree. Grandpa Green is a childrens book by author and illustrator Lane Smith. An older child might relate the man in the story to her own grandpa or other older relative, especially if grandpa is developing Alzheimer's, for example. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers.

Grandpa Green 8,376 ratings Open Preview John, Paul, George & Ben 3,627 ratings. That's ok he can get lost in the art when he uses his imagination. Like LJS: rrr K lol JIM: :( :) Lane Smith, Its a Book.

The smallest children might only like the art and not want the text at all.

Grandpa Green by Lane Smith