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The Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins
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The Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins Hardcover - 1998 - 1st Edition

by Lester L. Laminack; Constance R. Bergum (Illustrator)

This poignant tale of a woman residing in a nursing home who seems to live more in a world of memories than in the present gives voice to an often not-discussed element of aging. Constance Bergum's delicate watercolor illustrations give soft expression to the continuity of generations and the love that holds a family together during times of hardship.


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A poignant tale of an elderly nursing home resident who seems to live in a world of memories, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack. Although Miss Olivia is unable to respond and doesn't always seem to notice her family, her daughter Angel and grandson Troy know better. They know that Momma Olivia has an inner life filled with beautiful memories. Anything from a stunning sunset to the mention of her porch swing can remind her of her past, when she was just a little girl out on the farm with her papa or, more recently, at a birthday party shared with her daughter. Although she can no longer do the things she used to do or communicate her thoughts, she's still the Momma Olivia they know and love. In tender terms children can understand, Lester L. Laminack gives voice to the seldom discussed tragedy of watching a loved one age and slip into the past. Constance R. Bergum's delicate watercolors softly express the love that holds a family together during times of hardship.

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  • Title The Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins
  • Author Lester L. Laminack; Constance R. Bergum (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Peachtree Publishers, Atlanta
  • Date 1998-03
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781561451395 / 1561451398
  • Weight 0.87 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.93 x 8.92 x 0.37 in (27.76 x 22.66 x 0.94 cm)
  • Ages 06 to 09 years
  • Grade levels 1 - 4
  • Themes
    • Topical: Death/Dying
  • Library of Congress subjects Old age, Alzheimer's disease
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 97040949
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Citations

  • Booklist, 05/01/1998, Page 1521
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/1998, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 03/30/1998, Page 82
  • School Library Journal, 07/01/1998, Page 78

About the author

Lester L. Laminack is a specialist in children's literacy and professor emeritus at Western Carolina University. Laminack has written numerous books and articles for educators in addition to his picture books, and he is a sought-after speaker at professional meetings and reading associations nationwide. He lives in North Carolina. Constance R. Bergum grew up in Montana and received an MFA in illustration from Marywood University. After a career as a graphic designer, she began illustrating children's books. She lives in Montana.
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