"The Old Man and His Door" by Gary Soto tells the charming tale of an elderly man named Mr. I. M. Dorr who has a peculiar attachment to his quirky, yet dilapidated front door. The door is a source of imagination and whimsy, taking on a life of its own as it becomes a canvas for Mr. Dorr’s memories and dreams. When neighborhood kids discover the door's magic, they join Mr. Dorr in a series of adventures that celebrate the joys of friendship, imagination, and the passage of time. Through humor and heart, the story highlights the beauty of embracing life's simple pleasures. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Putnam Publishing Group, U. S. .

Joe Cepeda is the illustrator of many vibrant and popular picture books, including The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman by Darcy Pattison and Cub's Big World by Sarah L. Thomson. He lives in Southern California. www. joecepeda. com Gary Soto's first book for young readers, Baseball in April and Other Stories, won the California Library Association's Beatty Award and was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He has since published many novels, short stories, plays, and poetry collections for adults and young people. He lives in Berkeley, California. Visit his website at www. garysoto. com.