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Get Well Soon, Grandpa!
Contributor(s): Swerts, An (Author), Bakker, Jenny (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1605371556     ISBN-13: 9781605371559
Publisher: Clavis
OUR PRICE:   $14.36  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: July 2013
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Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational
- Juvenile Fiction | Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Death, Grief, Bereavement
Dewey: E
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 10.02" W x 10.51" (0.88 lbs) 32 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

"This realistic portrayal of a family's love and support while facing a loved one's illness gently explains what a stroke is and what steps follow during the healing process." - School Library Journal

Faye has packed her little suitcase. She's packed her pajamas, slippers, toothbrush, comb, and favorite cuddly bunny and she's ready to go. She's spending the night at Grandpa Bert's Faye loves staying over Grandpa Bert's house - they always have so much fun together. But one day, things go terribly wrong: Grandpa Bert falls and has to go stay in the hospital for a long time. The doctor tells them that Grandpa Bert has had a stroke and is very weak. Faye visits Grandpa Bert every day and determines to do everything she can to be sure her grandpa gets well soon.

A heartwarming and reassuring story about illness and the healing power of love between a grandfather and his grandchild. For children ages 5 and up


Contributor Bio(s): Swerts, An: - An Swerts grew up in Geel, Belgium. She studied pharmacy and taught sciences at a college, but later realized her true calling was writing and went back to school to receive a degree in journalism. Today An spends most of her time writing. Picture books are her biggest passion.Bakker, Jenny: -

Jenny Bakker graduated with a major in illustrative design from the Fine Arts Academy. Having worked as a freelance graphic designer for many years, she decided to focus all her energy on her one true passion: illustrating children's books.