Billy's grandfather teaches him how to carve a model ship out of a tree branch then expires. The lesson is a prelude to death. The timing of the interaction between grandfather and grandson lends itself to a meaningful and empowered position for the grandson after the loss. Here the the gift is that of using one's imagination creatively in the quest of enjoying a life devoted to art and love. BILLY AND THE SECRET SHIP is about the passing of the torch from a beloved grandfather to his beloved grandson through the adventures they share. Along the way, Grandpa Frank transmits an empowering legacy that will live on through Billy forever.
| ISBN: | 9781887276795 |
| Publication date: | 25th February 2018 |
| Author: | Mardee Kravit |
| Illustrator: | Juliet Hitchner |
| Publisher: | Cool Grove Publishing Inc NY |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
PSHE: Bereavement and Grief |
Billy's grandfather teaches him how to carve a model ship out of a tree branch then expires. The lesson is a prelude to death.
Billy and the Secret Ship features in the following genres: PSHE: Bereavement and Grief
Paperback. Not Available.
Billy and the Secret Ship was written by Mardee Kravit and published by Cool Grove Publishing Inc NY
Billy and the Secret Ship has 32 pages