Tigger and Jasper's New Home

by Cheryl Gillespie

Overview

A heart warming story of two KITTENS who through amusing happenings in their new home, soon learn that Christie, their guardian, is BLIND. Sharing her TRUE experiences of Tigger and Jasper, author Cheryl Gillespie,blind from early childhood, gently acquaints children to Christie, a young blind woman. With EXPRESSION AND HUMOR, this story comes to life as captivated by the charming ILLUSTRATIONS of Michael LeBlanc.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940153966274
Publisher:	Cheryl Gillespie
Publication date:	02/12/2017
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	NOOK Book
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	5 - 11 Years

About the Author

Cheryl Louise Gillespie, blind from early childhood, was born in Perth Andover, New Brunswick Canada. Her family lived in Grand Falls and Woodstock before settling in Fredericton NB. Tigger and Jasper’s New Home is a story of true events experienced by the author and her two cats. Cheryl wrote this book with the hope of introducing a blind character to young children in a humourous and gentle manner. After graduating from Fredericton High School, Cheryl studied through the Royal Conservatory of Music and attained First Class Honours in piano, as well as in music theory and history. Private singing lessons have also been an important part of her music training. In 1993, she was the recipient of the Stanley B. Cassidy Memorial Award, presented by The Fredericton Music Society, for her dedication to excellence and personal achievements. As a member of the Fredericton Music Teachers’ Association, Cheryl continues to teach piano lessons which has been her passionate devotion since 1986.