<DIV>Simon is a very old cat who's just about ready to give up after a long and fulfilling life. But his family has a creative solution to get rid of Simon's doldrums: a new kitten! The unexpected companion lifts Simon's spirits and gives him lots to do and lots to look forward to. Simon's caring ways with the kitten earn him a nickname--and a place in the hearts of readers of all ages.<p><B>Judith Byron Schachner</B>'s inimitable charcoal-and-watercolor pictures capture to expressive perfection the quirks that make cats such delightful, lovable pets and very special family members. A priceless cat's-eye perspective on aging and intergenerational friendship, <B>The Grannyman</B> proves that there is just no limit to the power of love given and received. This is the book for anyone who has ever lived with and loved a cat.<p>Ms. Schachner has written and illustrated two other books for children, <B>Mr. Emerson's Cook</B> and <B>Willy and May</B>, and she illustrated I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie, by Alison Jackson. </div>