A girl remembers her grandfather fondly in this heartwarming, comforting picture book about coping with loss.
The memories of a beloved grandpa bring sadness but also solace to the young girl in this glowing and nourishing book. We see the close and lively relationship they shared and all the ways she has been enriched by knowing him—the ways he will always be there for her. This book is just right for starting necessary conversations about grief, and for paying tribute to the loved ones we’ve lost.
“When I miss you dearly, which is almost every day, I know your love is with me and will never go away.”
"With lovingly created illustrations that move between the sepia tones of memory and full color of the child’s current life, this book conveys a beautiful depiction of grief. It reminds readers who may be going through similar situations that it’s okay to be sad and miss that person. This picture book will be an important tool to facilitate conversations surrounding death and loss. A meaningful take on grief and loss that will fill a hole in many collections." —School Library Journal
A girl remembers her grandfather fondly in this heartwarming, comforting picture book about coping with loss.
The memories of a beloved grandpa bring sadness but also solace to the young girl in this glowing and nourishing book. We see the close and lively relationship they shared and all the ways she has been enriched by knowing him—the ways he will always be there for her. This book is just right for starting necessary conversations about grief, and for paying tribute to the loved ones we’ve lost.
“When I miss you dearly, which is almost every day, I know your love is with me and will never go away.”
Praise
"With lovingly created illustrations that move between the sepia tones of memory and full color of the child’s current life, this book conveys a beautiful depiction of grief. It reminds readers who may be going through similar situations that it’s okay to be sad and miss that person. This picture book will be an important tool to facilitate conversations surrounding death and loss. A meaningful take on grief and loss that will fill a hole in many collections." —School Library Journal
