Wishes for One More Day

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780972922579
• ISBN10: 0972922571
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2006-09-01
• Publisher: Flashlight Press

Summary

Ages 5 to 7 years. A grandfather's death inspires his grandchildren to create a book of wishes in this sensitive portrayal of dealing with the loss of a loved one. When Anna and her little brother Joey hear the sad news about their Poppy's death, they begin to think about what they would do if they could have one more day with him. They smile thinking about Poppy's crazy birthday hat, giggle at the silly songs Poppy used to plunk out on the piano, and laugh out loud at the weekly chicken-soup game they played with him at the deli. As the list grows into a pile, the pile becomes a book -- a book of wishes for one more day with Poppy -- or, as their mother explains, a memory book of the love and fun they shared with him, since all of their wishes have already come true. This treasured memento celebrates Poppy's life and helps Anna and Joey keep his memory alive for years to come.

Author Biography

Melanie Joy Pastor is a kindergarten and elementary-school teacher active in the Kid Alert and Write Start programs. She lives in Tarzana, California. Jacqui Grantford is the author and illustrator of Shoes News and Various Faerious. She is the 2005 Dromkeen Grand Dragon for children's book illustration and the 2003 winner of the Salon des Refuses People’s Choice Award.