This lyrical heartful story provides consent and gently encourage readers to move to a place of peace and acceptance despite the absence.

Loss becomes remembrance in this book that offers tender ways to pay tribute to, and meaningfully incorporate, a loved one's lost presence into present and future life experiences. Be it departed friends, family, pets, and more, memories can carry us beyond the precious moments we have together to keep the ones we loved before in mind forever.

Throughout the book the omnipresent narrator encourages thoughtful reflection on the empty spaces left by the loss. The gentle scenes portrayed inspire recovery from sadness and honor those who are absent.

About the Author

Amanda Rawson Hill co-runs a newsletter called Middle Grade at Heart, which is a book club kit with a new middle-grade book each month. Her debut middle-grade book was published in Fall 2018. She lives in Atwater, California. Visit amandarawsonhill.com andfollow on Twitter @amandarhill32_ and Instagram @amandahillauthor.

Joanne Lew-Vriethoff is an award-winning illustrator who received her BA in Illustration from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. She illustrates for picture books, middle grade novels, early readers, and educational books. She lives in Amsterdam. Visit joannelewvriethoff.com, follow on Facebook @joannelewvriethoffillustrator, Twitter @jlewvriethoff, and Instagram @joannelewviethoff.

Reviews
STARRED REVIEW! "Death is a particularly difficult topic to discuss with children, but this book helps to broach the subject gently and with respect for young people's sensibilities.... An excellent choice for children who are dealing with the loss of a loved one or just learning about death." * Kirkus Starred Review *
"At a time when many kids are facing the loss of a loved one due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this title offers a reassuring take on the topic... Reflecting the gentle tone of the book, the illustrations are soft and warm and are primarily in pastel colors. These show kids with a range skin tones engaging in various activities-playing the piano, picking flowers, reading, sitting at a beach, sledding. In most of the pictures, the kids are smiling as they appear to be remembering their lost loved one, creating a hopeful vibe." * School Library Journal *



Book Information
ISBN 9781433831263
Author Amanda Rawson Hill
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Magination Press, (American Psychological Association)
Publisher American Psychological Association