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
Xindi Yan left behind a small city in China to realize her dream of being a published artist. She traveled thousands of miles to study, live, and work in New York. Having always wanted to illustrate children’s books, Xindi buried herself in countless books and drawings. She is the illustrator of Sylvia Rose and the Cherry Tree by Sandy Shapiro Hurt, the Craftily Ever After series by Martha Maker and The Itty Bitty Witch by Trisha Speed Shaskan. When not drawing, she likes to keep busy with lots of crafts and cooking. Xindi currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dreams of having a puppy one day.
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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.”
Reviews
"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
Xindi Yan left behind a small city in China to realize her dream of being a published artist. She traveled thousands of miles to study, live, and work in New York. Having always wanted to illustrate children’s books, Xindi buried herself in countless books and drawings. She is the illustrator of Sylvia Rose and the Cherry Tree by Sandy Shapiro Hurt, the Craftily Ever After series by Martha Maker and The Itty Bitty Witch by Trisha Speed Shaskan. When not drawing, she likes to keep busy with lots of crafts and cooking. Xindi currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dreams of having a puppy one day.
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