Jamie L. B. Deenihan

."..a child is surprised to receive a lemon tree from Grandma for her birthday. After all, she DID ask for a new gadget! But when she follows the narrator's careful--and funny--instructions, she discovers that the tree might be exactly what she wanted after all."--Publisher's description.

When Grandpa Gives You a Toolbox

renee badenoch

A really nice follow up to When Grandma Gives you a Lemon Tree. An unnamed boy who wants a doll house for his birthday gets a rather disappointing tool box. But the tool box ends up leading to special times building things with his grandpa, and allows the boy to meet his neighbors. Eventually his grandfather and his neighbors all help him build his special doll house. 

In addition to the gorgeous illustrations, and the themes of community partnership and working together, I really loved the gentle way this book pushed back at some gendered roles. An enjoyable read.

When Grandpa Gives You a Toolbox

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