num_pages: 40
description: Gus lives in a big park in the middle of an even bigger city and he spends his days with Ida. Ida is right there. Always.Then one sad day Gus learns that Ida is very sick and she isnt going to get better. The friends help each other face the difficult news with whispers sniffles cuddles and even laughs. Slowly Gus realizes that even after Ida is gone she will still be with himthrough the sounds of their city and the memories that live in their favorite spots.Ida Always is inspired by a real bear friendship.
language: English
title: Ida, Always
publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers