Grandpa Green facts for kids
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| Author | Lane Smith |
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| Illustrator | Lane Smith |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Roaring Brook Press |
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Publication date
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2011 |
| Media type | Picture book (hardcover) |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 978-1-59643-607-7 |
Grandpa Green is a special children's book written and illustrated by Lane Smith. It came out in 2011, published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was so good that it won a big award in 2012, being chosen as a Caldecott Honor Book.
Exploring Grandpa Green's Memories
The story of Grandpa Green follows a young boy. He explores a wonderful garden that his great-grandfather, Grandpa Green, created. This garden is not just any garden. It holds all of Grandpa Green's forgotten memories.
As the boy walks through the garden, he discovers many important moments from his great-grandfather's life. He learns about Grandpa Green growing up on a farm. He also finds out about him having chickenpox as a child.
The garden shows Grandpa Green's time in the war. It also reveals when he got married and started his own family. The boy sees how Grandpa Green had children, then grandchildren, and finally, a great-grandchild, which is him!
Awards and Special Honors
Grandpa Green has received several important awards and recognitions:
- It was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book in 2011.
- Publishers Weekly chose it as one of the Best Children’s Picture Books of 2011.
- School Library Journal also listed it among their Best Picture Books of 2011.
- In 2012, the book was nominated for the Caldecott Honor Book award.
