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I Remember Papa

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An exceptional story for 3-8 year-olds. Upon reading it, children will say "Ahh." Adults will say "Wow." Seldom is a writer able to transport the reader so effectively into the story as Helen Ketteman has done. Similar to Allen Say's "Grandfater's Journey", in that the story flows like a magnificent poem, and is embedded with such deep meaning.

"I Remember Papa" is a story set in the 30s or 40s, and centers around Audie, a hard-working farm boy who is saving to buy his very own baseball glove. One day, Audie's father informs him that he is taking Audie on the train to the city, to see a baseball game. Naturally, this is knock-your-socks-off excitement for Auide, as riding the train, and seeing a game, are two very uncommon events in his life.

However the earth shattering moment that'll have you weeping at the end, is the intangible gift that the father gives to his son, which Audie will remember for the rest of his life.

You'll want to buy this and make it a part of your permanent collection, to be passed on for generations to come.