About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is preparing to visit a terminally ill relative or is struggling to process the heavy reality of a final goodbye. It follows a young girl who, faced with the daunting task of visiting her dying uncle in the hospital, uses her imagination to process her grief. She envisions herself as a pilot, skywriting a message of love across the clouds for him to see. This lyrical story bridges the gap between a child's inner world of play and the difficult reality of loss. It is a gentle, secular, and deeply comforting choice for children ages 4 to 8, providing them with a creative vocabulary for expressing love when words feel impossible to find.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly with terminal illness and impending death. The approach is a blend of realistic preparation and metaphorical escape. It is secular in nature, focusing on the power of memory and the continuity of love rather than a specific afterlife. The resolution is realistic: the uncle is still ill, but the girl has found the courage to face the visit.
