CHRISTMAS SURPRISE: CELEBRATING THE LIVES OF THE ELDERLY

Book ID/图书代码： 04300014B66973

English Summary/英文概要： A series of picture books which, in an accessible format, address challenging issues that may affect children.

Following on from the first book in the series - The Copper Tree - an accessible picturebook to help children cope with death and loss ’Christmas Surprise’ encourages young people to appreciate and celebrate the lives of the elderly who in turn are charmed by their young friends. The children in Copper Tree Class discover all kinds of fascinating stories about the elderly residents of their local care home when they visit to help them celebrate Christmas. They also discover that the three care home pets are also retired. Former working dogs - Bobbie and Bess are two retired huskies while Bonny is a retired guide dog but will Bonny be home from the Animal Hospital in time for Christmas? www.thecoppertree.org

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 松林小屋的高龄居民们失去了在一只退休的导盲犬邦尼，邦尼在兽医那里渐渐恢复健康。但当铜树班的小朋友们被邀请前去让这些老人们能快乐地渡过圣诞节时，却惊奇地发现了一场意外惊喜正悄悄地降临。(sandy)

Awards/获奖情况：“It is so refreshing for a series of children’s books to cover such challenging social issues in such a sensitive manner, and so beautifully illustrated too.”-Lorraine Kelly - Daybreak Presenter ITV

"Hilary Robinson and Mandy Stanley create ground breaking picture books that deal with topical issues in a very sensitive way.” - Ruth Humphreys. Children’s book specialist and librarian

About the Author/作者介绍： Hilary Robinson is an author, broadcaster and radio producer. She was born in Devon and brought up in Nigeria and England. The author of over forty books her second book, Prima Spiderina, was shortlisted by the English Society for Best Picture Book and The Magical Book of Mix Ups (Spells and Smells) for the Experian Big Three Award. Her latest series of books - The Copper Tree - deals with challenging issues as they affect children including bereavement, bullying and poverty all set within the framework of accessible stories. Her books have been translated into a number of languages and are sold across the world. She lives and works in London and Yorkshire

Format:HARDCOVER

Rights Status/版权销售情况：Simplified Chinese/简体中文：AVAILABLE

Complex/Traditional Chinese/繁体中文：AVAILABLE

Sales in other countries/其他国家销售情况：UK publisher: Strauss House,Korea (Wisdom Garden)

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