Written by Elissa Al-Chokhachy
llustrated by Ulrike Graf
$15.95 USA Other countries $23.95

This children's story is about a close relationship between nine-year-old Pumpkin and her grandfather. When her grandfather becomes ill, Pumpkin discovers there are lots of little things she can do to help Papa feel better. She learns invaluable lessons, such as it's okay to express her feelings about a passage that is an inevitable part of life. Pumpkin also learns that love never dies and that what's important is to always follow your heart. This book is about happy times spent together, their journey when Papa gets sick and the process of saying goodbye.

From the perspective of a hospice nurse, the author is able to promote understanding and gently help children and adults move through the inevitable loss of a loved one.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR and ILLUSTRATOR

Elissa Al-Chokhachy, a registered nurse and author of the award-winning book, The Angel with the Golden Glow, has worked with the dying and the bereaved for more than a decade.

Ulrike Graf, a product designer who lives in Munich, Germany, also illustrated The Angel With the Golden Glow, offered in our bookstore.

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