With each subsequent reading, it offers new layers of meaning and visual connections." - School Library Journal Starred Review "Opening this book is like opening a gate to a secret garden, filled with the treasures of a life well lived. Lush and magical." - People "An unassuming little masterpiece.the book's power lies in its rich, allusive artistry." - New York Times Book Review "It's a rare glimpse into Smith's softer side-as skillful as his more sly offerings, but crafted with honesty and heart." - Publishers Weekly Starred Review "Visually intriguing and emotionally resonant, this is a book to pore over and talk about. "In this affecting picture book, a boy recounts the life of his beloved great-grandfather.The author's illustrations, a blend of line drawings and sponge painting, have a classic feel, and make clever use of the topiary theme, rewarding close examination and repeated reading." - The New Yorker "Great-grandpa's memory may be going, but the past remains vibrantly alive in the playful topiaries that decorate his brilliantly green yard.
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