Oscar the Guardian Cat

Written by Chiara Valentina Segré · Illustrated by Paolo Domeniconi

A cat guides residents through their final journey, offering comfort and understanding.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Oscar, a remarkable cat, resides at Hope House, where he watches over the elderly during their final journey. Through his eyes, witness moments of comfort and reconciliation as he helps children understand the beauty in saying goodbye. What secrets does Oscar uncover in his silent vigil?

From the publisher

Inspired by the true story of Oscar, a special cat who watches over the residents of Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Oscar the Guardian Cat lives at Hope House along with Nurse Dolores, Dr. Goodhelp, and the grandparents of many children who come to visit. The story is told from Oscar’s perspective as he watches over his friends during their most important journey. This is a unique and touching picture book that can be used to help talk to children about their grandparents’ final journey, not as something tragic, but as a moment of reconciliation and understanding. Chiara Valentina Segré has a PhD in molecular oncology and works in science communications. She has published several picture books and novels for children. She lives in Milan, Italy. Paolo Domeniconi studied art and worked for several years in advertising before focusing on children’s book illustration. He lives in Spilamberto, Italy.

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