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K-Gr 2—In her latest installment in the "Lottie" picture book series, featuring the likable chicken and her fine-feathered friends, Mathers explores death with a gentle, yet matter-of-fact, straightforwardness. Lottie's Aunt Mattie is ninety-nine years old and, as best friend Herbie explains, "her motor is all worn out." Lottie travels to the hospital to visit her aunt, for what "may be the last time," along the way reminiscing about fond times spent together. When Lottie finally arrives at Aunt Mattie's bedside, Mathers does not shy away fro...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Best (bird) friends Lottie and Herbie (Lottie's New Beach Towel, rev. 5/98; A Cake for Herbie, rev. 5/00) help each other cope when Lottie's beloved (and intrepid and fun-loving) aunt Mattie dies. "I miss Aunt Mattie. It hurts right here." "Me too. It's heartache, Herbie. Come sit by me. I am so glad you are here." After a few days in the city, the friends pick up Aunt Mattie's ashes and return home to their seaside ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Best (bird) friends Lottie and Herbie help each other cope when Lottie's beloved aunt Mattie dies. "I miss Aunt Mattie. It hurt...Log In or Sign Up to Read More