Hello, friends! Our book today is Still Mine, written by Jayne Pillemer and illustrated by Sheryl Murray, a bittersweet look at love, loss, and remembrance. The people we love occupy such special places in our lives, especially in the things we do together. Those moments of splashing in rain puddles, playing at the playground, dancing … Continue reading Still Mine (Jayne Pillemer)
Hello, friends! Our book today is My Grandma’s Photos, written by Özge Bahar Sunar, illustrated by Senta Urgan, and translated by Amy Marie Spangler, a bittersweet look at aging, loss, and memory. Ali’s grandmother seems confused sometimes; her eyes and ears aren’t as sharp as they once were, she needs help during meals, and she … Continue reading My Grandma’s Photos (Özge Bahar Sunar)
Hello, friends. We’re back today with an advantageously-timed review: Death of Cupcake: A Child’s Experience With Loss, written by Susan Nicholas, MD and illustrated by Basia Tran, a transcendental look at what happens to loved ones when they leave this world. Like the seasons, all things must change, going through a cycle of aging and … Continue reading Death of Cupcake: A Child’s Experience With Loss (Susan Nicholas, MD)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The End Of Something Wonderful: A Practical Guide To A Backyard Funeral, written by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic and illustrated by George Ermos. Step one of holding a backyard funeral: you need “Something Dead”. A Something Dead is something wonderful that was once alive, but is now gone. Walking readers … Continue reading The End Of Something Wonderful: A Practical Guide To A Backyard Funeral (Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Stone For Sascha by Aaron Becker, a picture book that examines loss, time, permanence, and love. The wordless story opens on a young girl collecting yellow flowers. She is bringing them back to her family, where they are holding a funeral for their recently deceased dog. She lays … Continue reading A Stone For Sascha (Aaron Becker)
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