Product Description The Old Codger is Story Childress' second with PublishAmerica (Blue Moon Cheese/May '08(. It chronicles a grandfather's decision to tell a story rather than read one to his grandson after being presented with a book of bedtime stories. The fact that he needs and can't seem to find his reading glasses serves as the foundation for this tale that is as timeless as it is simple?to remember to stop and smell the roses. What makes it sweet is the style that is fast becoming Story Childress.