Angela and the Cherry Tree

A beautifully illustrated, sensitively told story of one day in the life of a woman struggling with dementia, evoking powerful emotions of a life remembered and a present defined by memories

Angela wakes up full of hope, as she is expecting a visitor. She prepares her hair, puts on perfume, and bakes her specialty—shortbread cookies. She waits, impatiently at times, and finally the little girl arrives. This picture book provides a touching insight into the mind of a person suffering from dementia. It is a rare and poignant picture book, handling a sensitive subject with respect and dignity. Its insights and beauty are derived from perceptive, lyrical detail, and stunning illustrations.

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Angela and the Cherry Tree

A beautifully illustrated, sensitively told story of one day in the life of a woman struggling with dementia, evoking powerful emotions of a life remembered and a present defined by memories

Angela wakes up full of hope, as she is expecting a visitor. She prepares her hair, puts on perfume, and bakes her specialty—shortbread cookies. She waits, impatiently at times, and finally the little girl arrives. This picture book provides a touching insight into the mind of a person suffering from dementia. It is a rare and poignant picture book, handling a sensitive subject with respect and dignity. Its insights and beauty are derived from perceptive, lyrical detail, and stunning illustrations.

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Angela and the Cherry Tree

Angela and the Cherry Tree

by Raphaële Frier, Teresa Lima
Angela and the Cherry Tree

Angela and the Cherry Tree

by Raphaële Frier, Teresa Lima

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Overview

A beautifully illustrated, sensitively told story of one day in the life of a woman struggling with dementia, evoking powerful emotions of a life remembered and a present defined by memories

Angela wakes up full of hope, as she is expecting a visitor. She prepares her hair, puts on perfume, and bakes her specialty—shortbread cookies. She waits, impatiently at times, and finally the little girl arrives. This picture book provides a touching insight into the mind of a person suffering from dementia. It is a rare and poignant picture book, handling a sensitive subject with respect and dignity. Its insights and beauty are derived from perceptive, lyrical detail, and stunning illustrations.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780980671148
Publisher: Berbay Publishing
Publication date: 05/01/2015
Pages: 40
Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 5 - 9 Years

About the Author

Raphaële Frier is a teacher and children's author. Teresa Lima is a children's book illustrator.

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