Summary
A lyrically told, beautifully illustrated book that helps children understand the death of a loved one.
After Old Turtle swims his last swim and breathes his last breath, and the waves gently take him away, his friends lovingly remember how he impacted each and every one of them. As the sea animals think back on how much better Old Turtle made their lives and their world, they realize that he is not truly gone, because his memory and legacy will last forever.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399168093 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0399168095 |
| Author: | Cece Meng, Jago |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Philomel Books,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2016 |
| Weight: | 390g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 243mm x 248mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-7 |
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Praise for Always Remember:
“Without mentioning a deity or religion, the text discusses how people remember those who have died and how their lives live on beyond them. Understated, unsentimental, and gently done.”–Kirkus Reviews
“A sweet and poignant story with multiple layers for delving deeper.”–School Library Journal
“This makes a comforting choice for families dealing with loss.”–Booklist
Cece Meng
Cece Meng is the author of Bedtime is Canceled, I Will Not Read This Book, The Wonderful Thing About Hiccups and Tough Chicks. She lives with her family in Santa Cruz, California.
Jago is the award-winning illustrator of Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing, among many others. He lives with his wife and children in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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