My Grandmother is always with me
About the Book
Children particularly enjoy remembering. When asked about what was important to them about their deceased father or mother or grandparent, they are ever ready with information. It does not take much prodding for a child to bring to life the voice of a deceased loved one. Just as when a child speaks through the voice of a stuffed animal, he or she can easily materialize the stories they shared with those who have died. In this way, remembering can continue to be a resource and place of comfort. This approach contrasts with the idea that a child should be helped to face the harsh reality of loss and learn not think about their loved one as still alive. This emphasis requires a child to forget that the deceased person was an important part of this person's life. Forgetting is not necessary.
"My Grandmother is always with me" is a wonderful remembering journey that shows how the art of remembering brings the best of the past into the promise of a successful and happy future.
Reviews
During a test market survey on the book "My Grandmother is always with me", the comments below were received from a group of ten and eleven year olds.
- The artwork told a story. The illustrations were not drawn, but made out of fabric and materials that was very creative?
- The story explained a lot about her grandma. It gave her grandma a voice without her saying anything.
- Girls and Boys can both get this book. It is helpful to be dealing with death.
- Liked the whole story, it was like you were standing with the person on the rainbow.
- Liked that is was a smooth, flowing story.
- Very original. Not many books with this theme.
- It was good that it didn't say the narrator names. That ways any kid can relate to it.