About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is processing the first year of loss and needs to see that grief and happiness can coexist. It follows eight-year-old Annie and her father as they navigate life in New York City after the sudden death of Annie's mother, a beloved teacher. The story beautifully illustrates how a community comes together to remember someone special, specifically through a moving scrapbook created by her mother's former students. This is an ideal choice for parents seeking a gentle, secular, and realistic portrayal of bereavement for children ages 8 to 12. It emphasizes the importance of shared memories and the enduring bond between a father and daughter. The book provides a comforting roadmap for healing, showing that while the ache of loss remains, life can still be full of love, school routines, and small moments of joy.
