The kids wish they had just one more day to be able to do all the things they loved doing with their grandfather, so that he would have great memories.  They decide to list all the things they would do, but  the pages of memories and wishes, and the pictures they draw to go with them, grow into a book-sized pile.

They remember Poppy’s crazy birthday hat, and the silly songs Poppy used to plunk out on the piano. There are so many wonderful memories of Poppy to laugh about. Covering a wide range of emotions, this celebration of Poppy’s life  will help Anna and Joey keep his memory alive for years to come.

Jacqui Grantford's portrait-quality gouache and watercolor pencil illustrations are a fitting tribute to this reminder of the important things in life.  This book suggests a strategy for dealing with loss and would be a wonderful contribution to any child who has lost a loved one. It could help even the adults to weather their grief in times of loss.

Share this book with your family to initiate conversations about loss and grief and to help establish the importance of the everyday joy of life.