When Poppa, who loves gardening, moves into an apartment, his grand daughter Theo helps him create a colorful imaginary garden full of flowers for his balcony—on a huge canvas. When Poppa goes on a holiday leaving Theo to take care of the garden, she is uncertain how to proceed alone, but she dons her gardening hat, picks up a brush, paints a garden full of colorful blossoms—and completes the garden by painting in two comfy lawn chairs. The Imaginary Garden is a cheery, colorful celebration of the imagination, the possibilities of art, and the special relationship between a grandparent and grandchild. 2010 USBBY Outstanding International Books List. ca

Theodora loved her grandfather's old garden. His new apartment's balcony is too windy and small for a garden. But what appears to be a drawback soon leads to a shared burst of creativity as Theo and her Poppa decide to paint a new garden. As they work side by side --- sowing seeds with brushes and paint --- a masterpiece begins to take shape that transforms the balcony into an abundant garden.

When Poppa goes away on holiday, Theo helps nurture the garden and it begins to take on a life of its own. This garden grows not from soil but from love, imagination and creativity.

Readers will marvel at each stage of this fertile garden as it grows from seed to full flower, revealing the power of art to enrich our lives.