*The Night Gardener by The Fan Brothers (2016) is a story of hope and good will. There’s not much text, but it doesn’t need much. When you’ve got a good story and complimentary illustrations, all you need are the basics. A young boy named William appears to live in an orphanage on a sad little street called Grimlock Lane. When trees in the neighborhood are sculpted into animal topiaries, the mood on Grimlock Lane lifts. William learns who the secret artist is and spends a night helping transform trees in Grimlock Park. People come together to see these marvelous creations, and when they do, they create community.
