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Pearl's Marigolds for Grandpa: When Pearl's Grandpa
dies, she wonders how she'll get along without him. Who will read her stories
for as long as she wants? Who will send her marigold seeds in the spring?
During this difficult time, Pearl struggles to get through her daily routine
and tries to remember her grandfather doing the things that made him so special
to her. Finally Pearl discovers that she's able to keep him alive in the
simplest of ways-- by bringing life to marigolds planted in his memory.
Pearl's Marigolds for Grandpa brings Pearl back once again for all
the readers who enjoyed Pearl Plants A Tree which was an American
Bookseller "Pick of the Lists." This book presents a sensitive issue
to children in a simple, reassuring way. Through this warm, beautifully
illustrated story, children can begin to understand the cycle of life and
the intricate connection of all living things.
Best Books List - Bank Street College of Education
"That irrepressible lamb Pearl is back... in Zalben's thoughtful exploration
of death and the grieving process. Concluding with a brief explanation of
burial and mourning customs of different faiths, the broader context makes
this book a particularly welcome addition on the subject." - Publisher's
Weekly
"Zalben's understated story will be comfortably reassuring to children
who have lost a beloved grandparent." - School Library Journal
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