The Important Things, by Peter Carnavas

Picture Book. New Frontier Publishing. 2010

Family. Loss. Remembering.

Christopher’s father has faded from his life, so his mum gives all of the father’s old things to a secondhand store.  When the things start to reappear in the house, Christopher’s mum discovers a secret about her son.

The Important Things, by Peter Carnavas, is an insightful story about remembering a father. The illustrations are beautiful and the story gentle. Join Kesta in The Story Corner to find out what happens. 

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