There’s a Ghost in the Garden
There’s a Ghost in the Garden by Kyo Maclear is a gentle picture book published by Enchanted Lion Books in 2024. This 56-page edition, written in English, explores the special relationship between a grandfather and his grandson, highlighting the traces and memories that linger in their garden, including the presence of a friendly ghost that adds a touch of whimsy to their adventures.
Readers will find a narrative that invites them into the garden’s mysteries, where the boy learns to appreciate nature and the stories of the past shared by his grandpa. As they uncover treasures and engage with the garden’s history, themes of family life and friendship emerge, making this book a thoughtful exploration of growing up and the connections that shape our experiences.
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A gentle, probing picture book from award-winning author Kyo Maclear and celebrated illustrator Katty Maurey about the special relationship between a grandfather and his grandson, and the many traces, memories, and even ghosts with which we live.
A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book of 2024!
A Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2024!
One of Maria Popova’s Marginalian Favorites of 2024!
A Moonbow Favorite Picture Book of 2024!
SIX starred reviews!
There’s a ghost in Grandpa’s garden. It leaves tracks by the path where there was once a cool, dark stream. It makes mischief by knocking over flowerpots. And sometimes, it leaves behind a gift perfect for a curious boy in the form of little treasures from times gone by.
The boy who is the narrator of this picture book loves spending time with his grandpa in the garden, enjoying the natural world, listening to memories of how things used to be, and making up stories about the friendly ghost. With Grandpa as his loving guide, the boy learns to look closely at the garden and marvel at its mysteries, to uncover the layers of history that make up this special place, and also to fashion new things from all that he has found.
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