Grandpa and Bo Book

Bo is spending the summer in the country with Grandpa. Grandpa and Bo catch fish and give them names (then they throw them back). They sit under a fir tree and give it a name (Doug). They watch for shooting stars, and when they finally see one on Bo's last night at Grandpa's, they make wishes. They don't say what their wishes are, but satisfied readers will know, just the same. Here is the warmest of intergenerational stories, just right for the entire family.

First published in 1986, Grandpa & Bo is one of Kevin Henkes's first picture books, and is now reissued with new full-color jacket art for a new generation of Henkes fans.
About the Author: Kevin Henkes is the celebrated author and artist of many books for children, including Wemberley Worried, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and the Caldecott Honor Book Owen. He lives in Madison, WI.

Publishers Weekly

Playing catch, exploring nature and re-creating a Christmas spent apart are just a few of the ways a boy and his grandfather enjoy their summer together in Grandpa & Bo (1986) by Kevin Henkes. Cream-colored pages and framed pencil drawings suggest the intimacy the pair shares. (Apr.) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.