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Book Synopsis: The bond between a child and his grandmother grows as they tend her garden together.A young boy spends his mornings with his beloved Baba, his grandmother. She doesn't speak much English, but they connect through gestures, gardening, eating, and walking to school together. Marked by memories of wartime scarcity, Baba cherishes food, and the boy learns to do the same. Eventually, Baba needs to move in with the boy and his parents, and he has the chance to care for her as she's always cared for him. Inspired by memories from poet Jordan Scott's childhood, with beautiful, dreamlike illustrations by award-winning illustrator Sydney Smith, My Baba's Garden is a deeply personal story that evokes universal emotions. Like Scott and Smith's previous collaboration I Talk Like a River, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, My Baba's Garden lends wistful appreciation to cherished time with family.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
An Evanston Public Library Great Book for Kids
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Experience the heartwarming tale of My Baba's Garden, where the bond between a child and his grandmother is beautifully portrayed. This captivating story follows a young boy as he spends his mornings with his beloved Baba, exploring the wonders of her garden. Despite the language barrier, their connection deepens through gardening, eating delicious meals, and walking to school together. By delving into the memories of wartime scarcity, Baba imparts valuable lessons about cherishing food and appreciating the simple joys in life.
With its evocative storytelling and dreamlike illustrations by Sydney Smith, this book effortlessly transports readers to a world filled with love, nostalgia, and universal emotions. Inspired by the cherished memories from poet Jordan Scott's own childhood, My Baba's Garden tugs at the heartstrings of both young and old alike. This deeply personal tale serves as a gentle reminder to treasure the moments spent with our loved ones.
Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for their previous collaboration, I Talk Like a River, Jordan Scott and Sydney Smith once again deliver a poignant tale that resonates with readers of all ages. My Baba's Garden has been selected as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard book and hailed as a Great Book for Kids by the Evanston Public Library.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of My Baba's Garden and rediscover the joy of familial love. Let this beautifully crafted book be a cherished addition to your collection to revisit time and time again.
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