A touching picture book for children about a young boy and his family overcoming the loss of his father. This colorful, emotional book is filled with natural imagery, centering on a small pond in the garden, and will teach children not only about death and loss, but the importance of the natural world.
“Heart-wrenching, powerful, and beautifully realized.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“[A] gentle expression of coping with love and loss.” —Foreword Reviews
“The artwork, in pastel crayon and mixed-media, is glorious.” —Booklist
“The book is extraordinary in its beauty and honesty.” —School Library Journal
Nicola Daviesis an award-winning author whose many books for children includeAnimal Surprises,Into the Blue, andThe Word Bird. Her bookThe Promisewas declared one of the best picture books of the year by theNew York Times.Cathy FisherillustratedLion Teen Tracksand, with Nicola Davies,Perfect.
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