Hello, friends! Our book today is The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld, a simple yet touching look at how we process grief - or can help others who are grieving - during difficult times. Taylor has an idea. It’s big, it’s bold, it requires planning and hard work, but when it’s done? The most beautiful … Continue reading The Rabbit Listened (Cori Doerrfeld)
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Tim’s Goodbye (Steven Salerno)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Tim's Goodbye by Steven Salerno, a story about how we deal with loss. The day is bright and sunny, but Margot doesn’t feel it. Margot is sad because Tim is gone. She tries to feel happy with the sunshine, but she can’t, so she simply sits and feels. She … Continue reading Tim’s Goodbye (Steven Salerno)
A Stone For Sascha (Aaron Becker)
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)
My Old Pal, Oscar (Amy Hest)
Hello, friends! Our book today is My Old Pal, Oscar, written by Amy Hest and illustrated by Amy Bates, a sweet story about moving forward after loss. A tiny black and white puppy huddles under a pier on a windswept beach as threatening storm clouds hide the sun overhead. He spies a little boy playing … Continue reading My Old Pal, Oscar (Amy Hest)
Ocean Meets Sky (The Fan Brothers)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Ocean Meets Sky by The Fan Brothers, a stunning seafaring fantasy about family, loss, and love. Finn lives by the sea, and the sea lives by him. He loves the ocean, a love he once shared with his grandpa; he would have been 90 today. In honor of his … Continue reading Ocean Meets Sky (The Fan Brothers)
