Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings make a pact to keep death from taking her away. But Death does arrive all the same, as it must. He comes gently, naturally. And he comes with enough time to share a story with the children that helps them to realize the value of loss to life and the importance of being able to say goodbye.
Glenn Ringtvedis a best-selling and award-winning Danish children's author, whose books have been widely translated.
Charlotte Pardiis a well-beloved Danish illustrator, who has created numerous books since her first picture book in 2000.
Robert Moulthropis a published playwright. He lives in Greenwich Village, New York City.
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Robert (editor/adapter) and his agent Joanne are deeply into this book. They have been going to Death Cafes for over a year to establish a foot in those communities. They have also been reaching out to local libraries, schools, and funeral homes. They will expend a lot of energy and thought on behalf of this book and its marketing.We continue to be told that there just aren't enough books available for children on loss and grief. This book offers a story that is about not only the death of a beloved old person, but also the duality of life itself, composed as it is of light and dark. Indeed, the story is just as much about the coexistence of these two things as about loss. Accessible, gently frank and philosophic, this book should have strong appeal in the school and library market as wlY
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