A tender grandfather and granddaughter relationship--The special bond between the grandparent and grandchild here is so incredibly moving. The care they show one another and time they make to spend together will have readers in tears. Gentle and lyrical prose and stunning illustrations--The text is pure poetry. And this story will become beloved by both adult and child readers. Meanwhile, with extraordinary detail, the full grandeur of grandpa's orchard is on display. More than the gorgeous setting though, the artist delivers characters with a richness that will capture hearts. An easy way to learn more about gardening-- The story seamlessly weaves the life cycle of a pecan tree into the overarching narrative, allowing kids to pick up on the care of a pecan tree, including how to prune, feed, mow, protect for diseases, harvest, dry, and eventually cook the pecans! Helpful back matter--Readers will have the opportunity to learn all about the history of pecans and how the commercial pecan industry came into existence. There is also a glossary to help kids learn some specific gardening terms used in the book, such as pecan scabs, aphids, harvesters, and more.