Published by Flyaway Books Genres: Childrens, Fiction
Format: ARC, eBook
Grandpa’s Window is about making memories before dealing with loss. It is geared for children but has a note at the end by Dr. Sharie Coombes, child and family psychotherapist, to assist parents with how to inform a child that a loved one has passed away.
Daria visits her grandpa in the hospital where he has a window looking out at the beach. They hope that one day they can spend time on the beach together doing beach activities such as flying kites and building sandcastles. When Daria’s grandfather can no longer speak, they hold hands, and she understands what he is saying with the gentle squeezes he gives her hand.
This book can be used to help a child with coping with an ill family member and one who has recently passed away.
The illustrations are a compliment to the story which is short but shows a young girl saying goodbye to a beloved family member. This book deals with a serious subject with grace and care.
Thank you to Flyaway Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.