Jenny's grandfather is no fun anymore. He can't walk or talk or do anything that he used to do before he got sick. But, Jenny is planning a big birthday surprise for her Poppo's Half-Birthday. Her biggest surprise is making his Half-Birthday wish come true!
Key Points
Encourages us to understand the importance of living in the present moment, and to make the most of the precious time we have with our loved ones
Models a child’s unique ability to celebrate and find happiness, even in the face of illness and death
Reminds us to do what we love to do, and those things that make us happy
Poppo's Half-Birthday Wish follows Jenny as she visits her Poppo during his final stage of illness to celebrate his half-birthday. In her bedroom, she collects all the things that she knows her grandfather will love. Even though Poppo is too sick to join in the celebration, Jenny creates a fun-filled half-birthday party that brings joy to them both. This book is ideal for a child who has a loved one with a terminal illness.
You can find the first book, What's up with Poppo? Here
You can find the third book , Poppo's Very Best Trick Here
You can find the fourth book, Bubbles for Poppo, Here
You can find the fifth book, Poppo's Memory Book Here
