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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…

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"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 *

Lovely Old Lion

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    A Hardback by Julia Jarman, Susan Varley

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      Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
      Publication Date: 06/08/2015
      ISBN13: 9781783441181, 978-1783441181
      ISBN10: 1783441186

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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…

      Trade Review
      "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 *

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