<p><em>The New knows softness.</em></p><p><em>The Old knows life can be hard.</em></p><p><em>The New holds on.</em></p><p><em>The Old is learning to let go. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p>First-time author Benjamin Fox uses simple words to explore the vastly deep themes of life and love as a new baby and an old grandfather prepare to meet each other for the first time. Illustrated by award-winning and nationally recognized still-life artist Elizabeth Robbins,<em> The Great and the Grand</em> celebrates the beautiful balance of age and youth, experience and innocence, the Old and the New.</p>