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Grandpa's Tractor

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Hardcover
$17.99 US
11.44"W x 10.31"H x 0.38"D   | 18 oz | 20 per carton
On sale Apr 01, 2011 | 32 Pages | 978-1-59078-762-5
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile AD890L
Generations have fallen in love with this classic story of a grandson and grandfather whose visit to a family farm with a special tractor brings back memories. Don't miss the new companion title Grandma's Farm — now available!

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.
"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
Michael Garland is the author and illustrator of Angel Cat, among many other titles. He lives in Patterson, New York. View titles by Michael Garland

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Generations have fallen in love with this classic story of a grandson and grandfather whose visit to a family farm with a special tractor brings back memories. Don't miss the new companion title Grandma's Farm — now available!

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.

Praise

"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

Author

Michael Garland is the author and illustrator of Angel Cat, among many other titles. He lives in Patterson, New York. View titles by Michael Garland