Mardo Williams' charming stories, based on the adventures of his great-grandchildren, and Yukiko Mishima's whimsical illustrations make this a gift book for both adults and children to treasure. Mardo Williams is an author for the ages. The author is 94 and the illustrator is 23, but the stories are timeless. Great-Grandpa Fussy is himself the biggest kid in these family tales, as he offers both childlike fun and parenting wisdom.
Every family needs a relative so naturally tuned in to the real lives of children.
The characters have just the sort of whimsical names kids love and are involved in just the sort of everyday adventures kids can identify with. The stories are a tribute to cross generational family life and values. Yukiko Mishima has a whimsical flair to her drawings and wonderful use of color. The stories are rich in their very simplicity. The stories tell of many adventures, both entertaining and instructive.