Grandpa'S Tractor

Description: A visit to a family farm with a special tractor brings back memories for a grandfather who shares them with his grandson. Grandpa Joe takes his grandson Timmy back to the site of his family's farm, where the old house and a ramshackle barn still stand. The visit stirs up memories for Grandpa Joe--in particular, the majesty of his own father's shiny red tractor, now rusting in the forgotten fields. An ideal gift, this picture book evokes nostalgia while demonstrating a special bond between a grandparent and grandchild. Review: "Sure to spark 'what was life like?' questions, this has strong cross-generational appeal." --Kirkus Reviews "Garland's glossy digital art lets the tractor pop from the page." --Publishers Weekly "[A] charmingly nostalgic tale." --New York Times Book Review Prizes: Short-listed for Show Me Readers Award 2013. Author Biography: Michael Garland, an author and illustrator of children's picture books, has won numerous awards for his work. Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook received the California and Delaware State Reading awards and Miss Smith and the Haunted Library made The New York Times Bestseller list. He is the illustrator of the Golden Kite Honor Award-winning Leah's Pony. He lives with his family in Patterson, New York.