The Story of Mrs. Inez

By Madeline Wolfe ,

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Oak Grove Retirement Home recently got a new resident named Mrs. Inez. She doesn't talk much, and doesn't seem to like her surroundings, but she has a lot of photos on her wall that show she had a life full of memories to be shared. She wants to be left…

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1 author picked The Story of Mrs. Inez as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

What a wonderful way to help children understand that residents in nursing homes and assisted living centers led rich, interesting lives.

So many children have loved ones who are in long-term care facilities and this beautiful book shows children how they can build friendships with residents. I highly recommend this if a loved one can’t communicate but appreciates a visit from a young child. 

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