A sweet friendship spanning age and culture blooms in a shared backyard.
Through well-cultivated details and vibrant cut-paper collage, author Tricia Springstubb and illustrator Elaheh Taherian nurture a heart-tugging tribute to the love of good neighbors and to the strength of intergenerational and intercultural bonds..
Before long, an unlikely friendship is born, full of treasure, thoughtfulness, and chocolate cake.
Both help each other navigate language -- whether it be learning new words or remembering those seemingly forgotten.
Hagerty tends to his garden.
As Khalil looks for buried treasure in the yard, Mr.
Hagerty don\'t appear to have a lot in common, but hot summer days have a way of bringing people together.
Khalil and Mr.
Hagerty, who is quiet.
Downstairs lives Mr.
Khalil lives in the upstairs apartment with his family, which is big and busy and noisy.
A sweet friendship spanning age and culture blooms in a shared backyard
