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Author: Donna Arthur Downs ,
Elena Delzer
Publisher: Redemption Press
Imprint: Redemption Press
Dimensions:
Width: 20.30cm
, Height: 0.20cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.122kg
ISBN: 9781683147978
ISBN 10: 1683147979
Pages: 36
Publication Date: 30 July 2024
Recommended Age: From 5 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
This sweet and tender story will give comfort and reassurance to children that Grandma is still with them even after she is gone. It's a great resource for parents as they help their children process their emotions and accept the loss of someone they dearly loved. -Crystal Bowman, best-selling, award-winning author of more than 100 books for children, including My Arms Will Hold You Tight. Always and Forever by Donna Downs is a beautifully crafted, rhyming picture book that delicately navigates the intricate landscape of a child's emotions in the face of losing a grandparent. The story captures the profound questions and thoughts that arise during this tender time, offering young readers a comforting exploration of the grieving process. Through its heartfelt portrayal of a child's confusion and longing, the book provides a relatable perspective for young minds grappling with loss. The narrative gracefully weaves together cherished memories, demonstrating how love transcends the physical realm. This book serves as an invaluable resource, introducing the concept of death to very young children with sensitivity and grace. Always and Forever is a touching tribute that reminds us all that the bond between generations lives on in our hearts forever. -Kim Childress, book editor, Girls' Life magazine; owner, Ink-a-Dink Children's Bookstore
Author Information
Donna Arthur Downs is an emerging author and poet. She has a BA and an MA in English and communication and an Ed.D. in adult, community, and higher education, and has taught at the college level for more than thirty years. Her articles have appeared in various magazines, and most recently in the compilation, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Attitude of Gratitude. Donna is married to Larry, and they have two sons, Nathan and Brandon, one daughter-in-law, one granddaughter, and two grandsons. An amateur photographer and guitar player, she enjoys playing board games and appreciates nature and the sounds of the woods of southern Indiana. Madison, Wisconsin-based artist Elena Delzer received her BFA in illustration from Taylor University. Inspired by the beauty of nature and peaceful moments, she loves creating and bringing stories to life.
