Vincent F. A. Golphin

As classics such as Margery William's The Velveteen Rabbit, and Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, Grandma Found a Gecko reaches for the hearts of children and adults.This read-aloud tale, aimed at ages 2 to 10, will bring laughter as the narrator conveys a childhood memory of a confounding contest between a human and reptile that ends in mutual delight. Author Vincent F. A. Golphin (African American Children's Stories: A Treasury of Tradition and Pride) and illustrator James P. Cottage (After) unite to produce this fanciful fiction to peak children's imaginations and spur their interest in reading. The book is designed to be read to early readers by an adult to create stronger bonds between parent and child.