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Always Remember - by  Cece Meng (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Always Remember - by Cece Meng (Hardcover)

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  • A lyrically told, beautifully illustrated book that brings comfort to children--and adults--who have lost someone they love 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.
  • 3-7 Years
  • 9.5" x 9.1" Hardcover
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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About the Book



When Old Turtle dies and is taken back by the sea, his friends remember that he was a wonderful teacher and friend who made his world a better place.



Book Synopsis



A lyrically told, beautifully illustrated book that brings comfort to children--and adults--who have lost someone they love

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.

Jago's gorgeous illustrations accompany Cece Meng's serene text in a book that will help chidren understand and cope with the death of a loved one.


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



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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



About the Author



Cece Meng (www.cecemengbooks.com) 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. You can follow her on Twitter at @iwrite4kids.

Jago (www.jagoillustration.com) 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. You can follow him on Twitter at @jago.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.5 Inches (H) x 9.1 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 3-7 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Philomel Books
Theme: Death, Grief, Bereavement
Format: Hardcover
Author: Cece Meng
Language: English
Street Date: February 16, 2016
TCIN: 92203301
UPC: 9780399168093
Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-3141
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 9.1 inches width x 9.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.8 pounds
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Q: How many pages does the book contain?

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Q: What themes are explored in this book?

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Q: What age group is this book suitable for?

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