Synopses & Reviews
When David hears that his grandfather has sold his dairy farm and is coming to live with his family on Grosse Ile in Michigan, he is excited. When David used to visit Grandad's farm, Grandad showed him lots of wonderful things. Now it's David's turn, and there are so many things he wants to share with Grandad.
But when Grandad finally arrives, he just sits on the porch in a rocking chair, staring out at the river. He isn't even hungry for pancakes. David's mom tells him Grandad just misses his cows. David wants Grandad to stop missing his cows and to enjoy living on the island as much as David does. He doesn't want to hear that Grandad doesn't feel at home.
In this poignant story of a boy's relationship with his grandfather, Martha Bennett Stiles and Daniel San Souçi have captured the urgency of a child's desire to be accepted by, and to give in return to, someone he loves.
Synopsis
When Grandad sells his dairy farm and comes to live with David and his family on their island, he and David enjoy sharing the wonders of the natural world, although David thinks his grandfather misses the old farm. Exquisite watercolors highlight this story about family and the subtle need of children to be accepted by loved ones.
About the Author
Martha Bennett Stiles has written a number of books for young readers, including Sarah the Dragon Lady, The Star in the Forest, Dougal Looks for Birds, The Strange House at Newburyport, and Darkness Over the Land, an ALA Notable Book. Mrs. Stiles lived for a number of years in Ann Arbor, Michigan, before moving to her present home in Bourbon County, Kentucky.