My Baba’s Garden

At Grandma’s house in the countryside, it feels like stepping into another dimension, where there are fewer worries and cares, the food is the most delicious in the world, there are endless new things to do, and everything around is green and smells nice. The mountains look like whale bellies, and beside you is your loving, caring grandmother, with whom every day is full of warmth.

“My Baba’s Garden” is a gentle and touching story about a boy and his grandmother. She doesn’t speak much English, but words aren’t really needed: whether they’re planting seeds, gazing at the mountains from the window, going for a walk, or cooking lunch — every shared moment becomes a language of love. These simple moments turn into lifelong memories.

The book is especially moving because it’s based on the real-life memories of the author, Jordan Scott, and his relationship with his own grandmother.

Sydney Smith’s illustrations give the book its unique atmosphere — I was absolutely captivated by them. The light in his drawings feels alive, softly enveloping the characters, the garden, and the house. Each page radiates calm, warmth, and a sense of idyllic simplicity. The grandmother’s cottage feels so familiar, as if it has come alive straight from memory.