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 | Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
Author: Fox, Mem
Illustrator: Vivas, Julie
Country of Origin: Australia 
Ages: 5 - 9
Themes: Multi-Generational, Family, Health
Hardcover $14.95Paperback $7.95
 Top Ten Title
 Awards:- Public Television Storytime Book
- Reading Rainbow Review Book
- ALA Notable Children's Book
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"Adults will likely turn the last page with a pang, then will read again this beautiful, gentle story about aging. Whether a child is listening or not. Young Wilfrid Gordon lives next door to a nursing home and is best friends with 96-year-old Miss Nancy, to whom he tells his secrets. When she loses her memory, he decides to find it for her with the confidence only an innocent can have...For a topic often spoken of in euphemism, the author has displayed warmth, wit and dignity without being sappy. The spongeable cover and dreamy watercolors complement this uplifting tale." -The Los Angeles Times Book Review
"A wonderful tale that celebrates both the exuberance of childhood and the dignity of old age." - The Boston Sunday Globe
"The illustrations splashy, slightly hazy watercolors in rosy pastels contrast the boy's fidgety energy with his friends' slow, careful movements and capture the story's warmth and sentiment." - School Library Journal
"...heart warming...a beautiful story of love and respect for your elder." - Kristi's Book Corner
"...a tear worthy tale of joy, wisdom and loss." - scrumdilly-do!
"...a sweet intergenerational story that you don’t want to miss." - proper noun
"Originally published in 1989, it has withstood the test of time, and will remain to delight and teach children for generations to come." - if the book fits...read it
"Tender, heartwarming and perfectly wrought in every way, it's no wonder librarians have been recommending this wonderful book for more than two decades." - Lehigh Valley Express-Times
Also illustrated by Julie Vivas:
Samsara Dog
HARDCOVER ISBN: 978-0-916291-04-4
HARDCOVER ISBN-10: 0-916291-04-9
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-0-916291-26-6
PAPERBACK ISBN-10: 0-916291-26-X |
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