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The Old Man Eating Alone

by Howard Pearlstein, Hilde Groven

Subject
Love & Romance
Age
3-5 years
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Publisher
Clavis Publishing
Size
25.4 cm × 26.7 cm
ISBN
9781605377681
An honest and heartwarming story about a beautiful friendship, the place precious memories will always have in our hearts and love after death. For children ages 5 years and up.

Every morning Emily sees an old man eating alone in a café. This makes her sad, and one day she decides to talk with him. The man takes Emily on a journey through his fondest memories. She soon realizes that the bond he had with the love of his life is so strong that he will never be lonely, even if he is alone.

About the creators

Howard PearlsteinAuthor

Howard Pearlstein is a picture book author and an advertising creative director who has worked with some of the world’s most popular brands. A California native, Howard now lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife, Debi. Howard has three daughters, Amanda, Jacquie, and Emily, who have grown up and live across the country. He also has a dog named Maeby, who still lives at home.

Hilde GrovenIllustrator

Hilde Groven (Belgium) earned her master’s degree in Fine Arts in 2004. Since then, she has been working as a graphic designer and freelance illustrator for magazines and literary publishers and draws dreamy birth announcement cards. Hilde’s favorite topics are nature, fantasy, and emotion. She also gives drawing courses in “Atelier Hilde” in Hasselt, Belgium, a cozy drawing studio where every person with drawing dreams can discover their talents.

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