Fireflies, Peach Pies, and Lullabies

by Virginia L. Kroll, Nancy Cote

When Francie's Great-Granny Annabel dies of Alzheimer's disease, Francie finds a way to help people remember the real person rather than the shell she had become as the disease ran its course

Genres: Childrens

Hardcover

Published April 1, 1995

About the author

Kroll has written numerous children's books since her career started in the mid-80's. Her first book was published in 1992. She started writing when she had her fourth child. Before that, she taught elementary school in Buffalo, NY. She also has written a number of books under the pseudonym Melrose Cooper to mask her tremendous output in so short a time.

Reviews

[Samra · Rating 5 out of 5]

good way to help kids deal with a death

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so good that I don't even know where to start. It talks about life and death and how to remember someone who's memories are stolen from them. A very encouraging read for anyone who has a family member with alzheimers.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book talks about life and death, and remembering someone you love when they pass away. I have to admit, I picked up the book because of the illustrator, Nancy Cote, who is fabulous. If you haven't seen her stuff, check them out. One of my favorites is The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes.

[Mrs. Jensen]

After the death of her grandmother a little girl
Collects good memories of her grandmother so she will not be remembered as the 'empty shell' her hears her mother discribing her as.

[Naomi · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED this book on Alzheimer's, death and remembrance. Simple, but beautifully written. There was even something peaceful about the illustrations.