Always Remember

"Always Remember" is a tender picture book that addresses the difficult topic of death and grief through the story of Old Turtle and his marine animal friends. After Old Turtle passes away, his friends reflect on the many ways he positively influenced their lives, realizing that his memory and legacy will live on. Cece Meng's gentle text, paired with Jago's gorgeous illustrations, provides a comforting and accessible way for children aged 4-11 to understand and cope with the loss of a loved one. It emphasizes that while someone may be physically gone, their presence endures through the memories and lessons they shared.

After Old Turtle swims his last swim and breathes his last breath, and the waves gently take him away, his friends lovingly remember how he impacted each and every one of them. As the sea animals think back on how much better Old Turtle made their lives and their world, they realize that he is not truly gone, because his memory and legacy will last forever. Jago's gorgeous illustrations accompany Cece Meng's serene text in a book that will help chidren understand and cope with the death of a loved one.