Lovely Old Lion by Julia Jarman

Lovely Old Lion by Julia Jarman

Lenny the lion loves his grandpa, King Lion. But when King Lion starts to forget things, Lenny begins to worry. He can’t understand why Grandpa keeps getting muddled and doesn’t want to play any more. Lenny doesn’t know what to do, but with a little help from Grandpa’s old friends, perhaps he can find a way to help him remember…

"A sensitively told story about a child coming to terms with his Grandpa's dementia" -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
"Truly beautifully illustrated and sensitive story about dementia" * Askews & Holts Library Service *
"A supportive, honest, and needed explanation of Alzheimer's-type illnesses." * Kirkus Reviews *
"A thoughtful picture book which will help keep the bond between grandparents & children strong" * My Book Corner *
"Moving and sensitive... another classic" * Books for Keeps *

Julia Jarman (Author) Schoolteacher and journalist Julia Jarman has written over 80 books for children. She lives near Bedford and has three grown-up children. She now devotes a lot of time to school and library visits.Susan Varley (Illustrator) Susan Varley is an award-winning artist who has illustrated many books for Andersen Press. Her picture book Badger's Parting Gifts that deals with grief, is one of the most enduring of all time, winning many prizes, including the Mother Goose Award in 1985.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781783442188
ISBN 10	1783442182
Title	Lovely Old Lion
Author	Julia Jarman
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Andersen Press Ltd
Year published	2016-08-04
Number of pages	32
Prizes	Short-listed for Bishop’s Stortford Award (UK).
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.