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When Papa Remembered Me

by Grisette Ducos, Illustrated by Alberto Rodriguez

24 pages; Saddle stitched; catalogue #04-0860; ISBN 1-4120-3033-1; US$13.50, C$15.00, EUR11.00, £7.50

A vivid recollection of childhood memories that helps children appreciate the universality of their emotions, understand personal loss, and develop an understanding of the grieving process.

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About the Book

This story journals the development of Papa's illness as seen through the eyes of his granddaughter. It explores the child's reactions to losing her beloved Papa as he goes through the various stages of his mind debilitating disease. Feelings of confusion, loss, and sorrow are explored and validated in this touching memoir. Eventually, the child comes to appreciate that our loved ones are never really gone from us, as long as we remember them.

This is a wonderful book for children of all ages that may dealing with separation, illness, death, or any source of personal loss. It is also an excellent resource for parents who want to validate their children's fears and feelings about loss.

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About the Author

Grisette Ducos was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1964. She is the middle child, and only girl, born to Adolfo and Ada Ducos. After working as a school teacher in New York City for thirteen years, she decided to take a hiatous and persue her passion for writing. When Papa Remembered Me is the first of a series of books based on the personal reflections of her daughters, Briana and Alyssa. She considers this family project, (her husband Alberto is the illustrator) a labour of love that helped her and her family cope with the illness, and eventual loss, of her beloved father.

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