Mr. Lamb keeps his garden accessible to everyone by making it an open and welcoming space. He leaves the garden gate unlocked, allowing anyone who wants to come in and enjoy it to do so freely. The garden is designed ...

Derry learns from Mr. Lamb’s outlook on life that physical appearance should not define a person’s worth. Mr. Lamb teaches him to embrace life fully despite challenges and to focus on the things that matter, such as curiosity, learning, and ...

People call Mr. Lamb “Lame” because of his disability; he has a metal leg due to an injury. This label is often associated with his physical condition, and some people even avoid him because of it. However, Mr. Lamb does ...

Mr. Lamb advises Derry to not let his burned face define him or limit his life. He tells Derry that it is just a small part of who he is and that he should not focus on it. Instead, he ...

Derry is initially reluctant to talk to Mr. Lamb because he is self-conscious about his disfigured face and fears that Mr. Lamb might judge him. He is also wary of the older man’s presence and the fact that he lives ...