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If You Miss Me

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If You Miss Me tells the touching story of Charlie and her beloved grandmother, who share a joyful bond through dance. When winter brings change and Grandma is no longer there, Charlie learns to find comfort and love in the memories they share, especially when she looks at the moon. This gentle picture book beautifully explores loss and remembrance, helping young readers understand grief in a tender, accessible way.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for young children and families experiencing loss, as well as educators seeking sensitive ways to discuss bereavement and emotional resilience. Suitable for home reading and classroom use.

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Charlie loves to dance her way through life with her grandma. They may not always be together, but each time they part Grandma says, If you miss me, look at the moon. Then winter brings unexpected change, and not even dancing feels the same. What will Charlie do? Will Grandma come to see her dance again?

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A thoughtful story of loss and love, this beautiful picture book reminds us that the people who mean the most to us are always with us.

Charlie loves to dance her way through life with her grandma. They may not always be together, but each time they part Grandma says, If you miss me, look at the moon.

Then winter brings unexpected change, and not even dancing feels the same. What will Charlie do? Will Grandma come to see her dance again? In the biggest show of the year, Charlie finds her answer.

A gentle way to introduce children to the concept of death and bereavement, particularly children who have lost a grandparent.

Jocelyn Li Langrand's beautiful illustrations help to convey this moving story of grief and love.

A lovely, lyrical text suitable for home and classroom settings.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338680690

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Jocelyn Li Langrand is an author/illustrator and visual designer. Originally from China, she now lives in the California Bay Area, and finds that her heritage and travel influence everything she creates. If You Miss Me is her first picture book. Visit her at jocelynlilangrand.com.

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