Papete's Backyard

Inspired by childhood memories, this little fun adventure focuses on five kids - Jouby, Reyno, Wicky, Doni and Josianne. They love to play in the backyard of their grandfather's home in Homestead, Florida.

The backyard is cultivated as a garden that is home to many animals living among many forms of Florida and Caribbean plant life. In this garden, the kids find it easy to play games, like make-believe adventures. They also learn a little bit about gardening from their grandfather. Through interacting with the garden's inhabitants, and learning lessons from their grandfather, the kids learn about food chains and a little about life cycles.

This is a short chapter book that is written mostly in English, but also includes lines that are translated into Spanish. There are some illustrations. It is designed to teach children about food chains, a little bit of life cycles, and a little addition of learning a new language (in this case, Spanish).

This is Mister Figg's third book - his first chapter book and first book that includes an additional language. This is the third book that Mister Figg has worked with Susan Massey McClellan as the illustrator. It is recommended for ages eight and up. Younger readers can read if at the level of reading and understanding of the science.