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Realistic watercolors flow gently between present and past in this tender depiction of a life well lived, which speaks to the value of maintaining loving relationships, even when they are altered by Alzheimer's disease. -- Susan Dove Lempke Booklist

Through this story readers will be reassured that older people can have a full inner life and will understand the importance of visiting them. -- Martha Topol, Traverse Area District Library, Traverse City, MI School Library Journal Moments of real eloquence.... The book provides an unusually empathic look at the reality of aging.... Children perplexed or upset by their own visits to deteriorating elders may find this book helpful and even consoling. -- Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly Realistic watercolors flow gently between present and past in this tender depiction of a life well lived, which speaks to the value of maintaining loving relationships, even when they are altered by Alzheimer's disease. -- Susan Dove Lempke Booklist

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Lester L. Laminack is a specialist in children's literacy and professor emeritus at Western Carolina University. Laminack has written numerous books and articles for educators in addition to his picture books, and he is a sought-after speaker at professional meetings and reading associations nationwide. He lives in North Carolina. Constance R. Bergum grew up in Montana and received an MFA in illustration from Marywood University. After a career as a graphic designer, she began illustrating children's books. She lives in Montana.

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