The Grannyman Winner of the 2002 Golden Sower Award (K-3)!

"I would like to thank everyone who voted for The Grannyman as the 2002 Golden Sower Award (K-3) winner" Judy Schachner

The Grannyman is also an Arizona Young Readers' Award Winner for 2002!

Simon the cat is so old that most of his parts have stopped working, but just when he is ready to breathe his last breath, his family brings home a new kitten for him to raise.

"Schachner's warm, emotional text is echoed in her softly colored illustrations...Owners of aged pets will surely 'Aw!' at Simon's plight..." School Library Journal (starred)

"Schachner's illustrations are stunning." Riverbank Review

"This beautifully told and lovingly illustrated picture book is a treasure that will speak equally eloquently to cat lovers and families with beloved aged relatives." Judy Katch-Children's Literature

Awards & Nominations Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nominee 2000 and 2002 Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee K - 3 2001 - 2002 (Indiana) The Mockingbird Award Books Nominee 2001-2002 (created by the librarians of Abilene, Texas ) The Center for Children's Books Best Books of 1999