Grandpa Green (edition 2011)

by Lane Smith

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Member:	thornton37814
Title:	Grandpa Green
Authors:	Lane Smith
Info:	New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2011.
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Tags:	kiddie lit, great-grandfathers, gardens

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Grandpa Green by Lane Smith

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Beautifully done. A simple story told by a great-grandson about his great grandpa and a garden which captures the old man's life through his topiary sculptures. Brought me to tears. (

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phoenixcomet | May 20, 2013 |

Each page of the book is so detailed but simple at the same time, this is what i like most about the book. (

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juliafuentesNMSU | Apr 30, 2013 |

If you can get through this book without tearing up, I'm not sure what gristly substance your heart must be made of. A truly beautiful tribute to unconditional love. (

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jennabear913 | Apr 24, 2013 |

The most stunning children's book about topiary I have ever seen. Edward Scissorhands has got nothing on Grandpa Green! (

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Sullywriter | Apr 3, 2013 |

Yeah, not one of my favorites. (

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New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book (2011)

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Grandpa Green's life story is told by his grandson with the very visual aid of a sculptured topiary garden that they both worked on. The garden is full his life, artistry, memories. Wonderful illustrations take the reader into the garden itself!

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A child explores the ordinary life of his extraordinary great-grandfather, as expressed in his topiary garden. Suggested level: junior, primary.

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