Lob: questions to ask and activities to try
Lucy longs to see Lob, the green man who lives in Grandpa's garden. Lob is a gentle story about nature, grandparents and loss.
What age is it for? Lob is best for ages 7–10. Good for: A green man in Grandpa's garden.
Read a chapter at a time with older children. Talk about how Lucy and Lob are connected through Grandpa.
What it helps with
- Grandparents and loss
- Nature and gardening
- Magic in the everyday
- Chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who is Lob?”
- “Who can see him?”
- “What happened to Grandpa?”
- “Where did Lob go?”
- “How did Lucy feel?”
- “What’s magical about gardens?”
5-minute activities to try together
Garden spirit
Draw what a green man in your garden might look like.
Grow something
Plant seeds with a grandparent or in their honour.
Free printables: Lob worksheet and activity pack
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If your child liked this, try
If All the World Were... (Joseph Coelho and Allison Colpoys)
- Best for
- Losing a grandparent, and remembering
- Age
- 4-8
Grandad's Camper (Harry Woodgate)
- Best for
- A grandad's love story, grief and new adventures
- Age
- 4-8
The Tree (Neal Layton)
- Best for
- Sharing the world with wildlife
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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