Book summaryA young boy struggling to cope with the death of a beloved grandfather turns to his parents for comfort, but they are caught up in their own grief and can't answer his questions about death. Finally, when he accompanies his parents to the funeral parlor, he manages to reach an understanding of his own. Color illustrations accompany the text, which is inspired by an incident from the author's childhood. |
My Grandfather's Houseby Coville, BruceFirst Edition
Book desription: Mahwah, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Bridgewater Books, 1996. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. Sorensen, Henri. Based on the author's own childhood memories, this is a young boy's affecting story of remembrance and understanding. When his beloved grandfather dies, a child is understandably full of questions. Where did he go? Does this mean he doesn't love me anymore? This is a book for families to share. Wonderfully comforting and simply wrought, Bruce Coville's thoughtful, true-to-life narrative can help parents and children alike come to terms with the questions raised by the death of a close relative. Henri Sorensen's sensitive watercolors glowingly depict the joys of remembering, the soft sorrows of loss, and, ultimately, the celebration of life. Fully illustrated in color. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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