Additionally, invite students to compare and contrast the illustrations at the beginning of the book and the end of the book and discuss how the characters and Grimloch Lane changed.

The slight resemblance of the Night Gardener from the book and the man in this image is purely coincidental and perhaps begs the question if the Fan Brothers used primary sources as their inspiration for this book. For this primary source pairing, invite students to closely look at an image of a gardener standing next to a topiary in the mid-1920s in France. Skilled gardeners are able to shape and train living trees and plants to grow into magnificent creations. The art of topiary has been around for hundreds of years. We, the readers, feel the happiness and joy, too, with the turning of each page of this book. The Night Gardener is spreading happiness and joy through his clipping and pruning of trees and shrubs. We see Grimloch Lane through William’s eyes at the beginning of the story, and as each new topiary is created, we also see Grimloch Lane change through William’s eyes. The magical masterpiece that is The Night Gardener sparks the imagination of any reader.

And though the mysterious night gardener disappears as suddenly as he appeared, William-and his town-are changed forever. Soon, William’s gray little town is full of color and life. The Night Gardener 11 Designs Animals 44 Designs Surreal Victorian 20 Designs It Fell from the Sky 4 Designs Whimsical Flights 13 Designs Displaying: 1 - 5 of 5 Artwork by Eric Fan Each image may be purchased as a canvas print, framed print, metal print, and more Every purchase comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. In the following days, more topiaries appear, and each one is more beautiful than the last.

One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. Written and Illustrated by Terry Fan and Eric Fan

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