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