Two picture books by Julie Cooper, illustrated by Clay Bever. Read a sample, watch the trailers, then choose hardcover or paperback — shipped straight to your door.
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Stories that stay with you
Grandpa's Garden tells the story of a child and their grandfather. They make a garden together using treasures from the lake. They plant seeds, harvest vegetables, and share what they grow.
Written by Julie Cooper with illustrations by Clay Bever. Available now in hardcover and paperback.
Clay is a full-time artist and painter born and raised in Texas. Working primarily in acrylic painting and digital illustration, he explores creativity through bold visuals and expressive characters. His goal is not only to create art for himself, but to share his perspective and the way he sees the world with others.
How Julie's Work Lands with Readers
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I picked up Grandpa’s Garden to read with my daughter before bedtime, and she connected with it right away. The small moments between the characters reminded her of weekends with her grandfather. It felt honest and simple in the best way, and it gave us a chance to talk about memories she still holds close.
Marianne R.
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I picked up Grandpa’s Garden to read with my daughter before bedtime, and she connected with it right away. The small moments between the characters reminded her of weekends with her grandfather. It felt honest and simple in the best way, and it gave us a chance to talk about memories she still holds close.
Marianne R.
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I picked up Grandpa’s Garden to read with my daughter before bedtime, and she connected with it right away. The small moments between the characters reminded her of weekends with her grandfather. It felt honest and simple in the best way, and it gave us a chance to talk about memories she still holds close.
Marianne R.
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