A moving, funny, elegant meditation on love, childhood, and one's place in a family.

Gilbert spends a sunny summer afternoon obediently keeping watch over his napping grandpa to shoo the pesky flies away. Unsure of exactly how long he's really supposed to sit there, watching for non-existent bugs, he passes time contemplating his ever-changing family: His grandma Sarah recently died, a new baby is on the way, his siblings and cousins race in and out. While the temptations to abandon his post beckon, Gilbert's loyalty to his grandpa stays true, and his quiet dedication finds a sweet reward.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Pow! Kids Books
Published: 04/16/2019
ISBN: 9781576879092
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.10w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2019
School Library Journal 06/28/2019 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw