My Baba's Garden

My Babas Garden is a beautiful book by Jordan Scott that explores the sights, sounds, and smells of a child spending time with their beloved grandmother (Baba). It is a ritualistic relationship with few words, rooted in feeling and emotion.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

This exquisite book, crafted by an award-winning team, beautifully portrays the unique bond between a child and their beloved grandmother. Drawing inspiration from cherished childhood memories, Jordan Scott's My Babas Garden delves into the captivating experiences a child embarks upon when spending quality time with their cherished Baba. With a keen eye for detail, the author highlights the special moments they shared, particularly the time spent tending her garden, nurturing it with care and searching for worms to ensure its vitality.

Every day, they eagerly visit their grandmother, finding her hidden amidst the steam of boiling potatoes, her hands holding a beet, her legs opening cupboards, her elbows closing the fridge, and her humming like a night filled with buzzing insects as she cooks. This ritualistic relationship, characterized by a profound connection rooted in feelings and emotions, unfolds with a gentle simplicity that is both heartwarming and poignant.

Through vivid descriptions and tender storytelling, My Babas Garden captures the essence of the grandmother-child relationship, offering a glimpse into the cherished memories and profound emotions that unite these two souls. It serves as a testament to the power of love, family, and the timeless bond that can be formed between generations. This exquisite book is a must-read for anyone who has ever cherished the special relationship between a child and their grandmother.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 248 x 248 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529515558