Watching Grass Grow can be called an anthology, but that sounds boring. There are thirty-four stories within that are easy to read and, according to reviewers of some of the content is entertaining and surprising. Hellman has a writing style that is not common. All work is fiction but some of the stories include real events that bring some history into the stories. Stories are suitable for adults and even kids from about the age of twelve. There are no murders, sexual events, or naughty words (well, just one that is really not bad) or ethnic put-downs. Readers can carry this book into church or other places of worship and not be looked at in a way that shows disapprovement. One other nice thing about this book is its low cost. It is easy to wrap as gifts, so keep that in mind when deciding how many copies you want to order.