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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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.
Reviews
PreS-Gr 2—A touching tribute to a compassionate and wise friend who dies, this tells the story of the beautiful sea creatures living in the deep and the challenges that they face. Life in the reef was made better for all of the sea creatures because of Old Turtle. He was a thoughtful friend and a skilled teacher. When disaster struck, Old Turtle was there to lend a helping hand and fix problems. He was an adventurer, an explorer, and a comedian, and he will be sorely missed. The day Old Turtle dies, his absence is felt by all. However, his legacy will live on forever. This is a wonderful reminder that each act of kindness that one commits has great impact on others. The deep blues, greens, and browns of the full-page digitally created illustrations take readers underwater for a sneak peek of life below the surface. Each situation introduced by the text becomes more vivid because of the rich colors and attention to detail. VERDICT A sweet and poignant story with multiple layers for delving deeper.—Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE
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