Description
Sophie loves her granny more than she loves stars or books or her hamster. And when Granny passes away, Sophie misses her more than she can say. The flowers Sophie brings to Granny’s grave always fade too soon. When Sophie learns that some people place stones on loved ones’ graves, because stones last forever, she has an idea for a special way to remember Granny and the times they shared.
Author Bio
Kathy Kacer’s books have won a number of awards, including the Silver Birch and the Jewish Book Award. A former psychologist, Kathy now travels the globe speaking to children and adults about the importance of keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive. Kathy lives in Toronto with her family.
Hayley Lowe is an illustrator and storyteller living in Vancouver B.C. She enjoys exploring a range of media but is particularly drawn to pencil, charcoal, gouache and procreate. When not at her desk dreaming up stories Hayley can be found walking in the forest with her family and friends.
When she is not busy reading or leading historical walks as a volunteer, Isabelle Montagnier really enjoys translating children’s books, with a marked preference for stories that deal with important topics. Certified by ATIO and full member of LTAC, Isabelle lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Review Quotes
"The illustrations in Memory Stones are both thoughtful and engaging and help to highlight the importance of Sophie's need to create a meaningful memory of her Granny."
— Canadian Teacher Magazine"Kathy Kacer has woven a poignant story around a child’s initial experience with grief and loss….Not only is the Author’s Note about the customs of different countries, cultures, and religions regarding what to leave on a grave informative, but it also underscores the importance of commemorating a loved one in some significant manner. Hayley Lowe’s perceptive illustrations, created with pencil/graphite sticks and Procreate, ably juxtapose the joyful experiences shared between a grandmother and grandchild with the solemn, reflective atmosphere that follows a loss of great consequence."
— Canadian Children's Book NewsBiographical note
Kathy Kacer a remporté de nombreux prix littéraires, notamment le Silver Birch Award et le Jewish Book Award. Ses histoires sont empreintes d’espoir, de courage et d’humanité. Kathy est également réputée pour ses livres jeunesse sur l’Holocauste. Elle habite avec sa famille à Toronto, en Ontario.
Hayley Lowe est auteure-illustratrice. Elle utilise divers médias, mais elle aime tout particulièrement travailler au crayon, au fusain, à la gouache et avec Procreate. Hayley a pratiqué la danse contemporaine et a donné des cours de yoga aux enfants, ayant recours à des histoires pour enseigner et pour enflammer leur imagination. Elle habite avec sa famille à Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique.
Lorsqu’elle n’est pas en train de lire ou d’animer bénévolement des visites guidées historiques, Isabelle Montagnier adore traduire des livres pour enfants, tout particulièrement ceux qui racontent des histoires poignantes. Membre agréée de l’ATIO et membre de plein droit de l’ATTLC, Isabelle habite à Toronto, en Ontario.
Biographical note
Kathy Kacer’s books have won a number of awards, including the Silver Birch and the Jewish Book Award. A former psychologist, Kathy now travels the globe speaking to children and adults about the importance of keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive. Kathy lives in Toronto with her family.
Hayley Lowe is an illustrator and storyteller living in Vancouver B.C. She enjoys exploring a range of media but is particularly drawn to pencil, charcoal, gouache and procreate. When not at her desk dreaming up stories Hayley can be found walking in the forest with her family and friends.
When she is not busy reading or leading historical walks as a volunteer, Isabelle Montagnier really enjoys translating children’s books, with a marked preference for stories that deal with important topics. Certified by ATIO and full member of LTAC, Isabelle lives in Toronto, Ontario.
