Awards
- Winner of Northern Lights Book Awards - Best Emotional Health Book 2020
Overview
'There's only one mum quite like me. I wish that there were two. I'd have more time to spend And I would spend it all with you.' Most of us can't imagine having the time we spend with our children or loved ones cut short, but this is the reality being faced by mother of two Lisa Wells, who was diagnosed with terminal bowel and liver cancer in December 2017 at the age of 31. The Only One of Me project grew from Lisa's determination to leave a lasting legacy for her daughters and her desire to help other families rally against the difficulties of loss. Only One of Me is the product of Lisa's lifelong love of writing and a newfound friendship with award-winning children's author Michelle Robinson. The two collaborated on this tender and moving rhyming poem, with charming illustrations by Catalina Echeverri, which is both a love letter to Lisa's own daughters and a testament to the unwavering strength of parental love, a timeless message for families facing the challenges of bereavement. The Only One of Me project grew from Lisa's determination to leave a lasting legacy for her daughters and her desire to help other families rally against the difficulties of loss. Her activities have raised thousands for charity and huge public support through JustGiving has enabled the publication of these beautiful books. Sadly Lisa passed away in August 2019. AGES: 5 to 7 AUTHORS: Michelle Robinson grew up in Gloucestershire, England. She worked as a copywriter for radio, TV and websites before writing children s books full time. She lives in Frome with her young family. www.michellerobinson.co.uk. Lisa Wells is a wife and mum to two young children and was diagnosed with stage 4 liver and bowel cancer in 2017, aged 31.
Full Product Details
Author: Lisa Wells ,
Michelle Robinson ,
Catalina Echeverri
Publisher: Graffeg Limited
Imprint: Graffeg Limited
Volume: 1
ISBN: 9781802581607
ISBN 10: 180258160
Pages: 36
Publication Date: 22 February 2022
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Key Stage: KS1 Subject area: Health and Wellbeing, Key themes: Grief, terminal illness There's only one Lisa Wells. In December 2O17, Lisa was diagnosed with terminal bowel and liver cancer. Determined to leave a lasting legacy for her daughters and inspired by a lifelong love of writing, Lisa collaborated with award-winning children's author Michelle Robinson to create Only One of Me. 'A unique and extraordinary book.' Konrad Jacobs, Consultant Child Psychologist, Oxford University Hospitals -- Publisher: Graffeg
