About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels isolated by heavy burdens or is struggling to find color in a world that feels gray due to grief. Set in a lushly imagined world inspired by Persian folklore, the story follows Laylee, a young girl tasked with the grim, lonely job of washing the dead. While the premise is macabre, the heart of the book is about the restorative power of friendship and the importance of letting others share your load. It is a sophisticated fantasy that validates deep sadness while gently guiding the reader toward hope. This is an ideal choice for middle-grade readers who appreciate atmospheric storytelling and are ready to explore complex emotions through a magical lens.
