Sophie loves her granny more than she loves stars or books or her hamster. And when Granny passes away, Sophie misses her more than she can say. The flowers Sophie brings to Granny's grave always fade too soon. When Sophie learns that some people place stones on loved ones' graves, because stones last forever, she has an idea for a special way to remember Granny and the times they shared. When Sophie's beloved grandmother passes away, Sophie learns she can honor her memory by placing stones on her granny's grave. How do we remember a loved one? Key Selling Points:
• A heartfelt, gentle story about a child's first experience with grief and loss. A little girl finds a way to remember her grandmother that feels more permanent than leaving flowers at her grave.
• An empathetic conversation starter for children about death and the different ways people mourn and honour their loved ones. Leaving stones on a grave is a common tradition, especially in Jewish culture, as it shows respect for the deceased.
• Kathy Kacer has written, co-authored, and edited over 30 books for all ages that celebrate Jewish identity. Many of her books are about the Holocaust. She writes stories of hope, courage, and humanity in the face of overwhelming adversity. Her books have won many awards including the Silver Birch, the Red Maple, the Hackmatack, and the Jewish Book Award.
• This is Kathy Kacer's fifth picture book, following Two Pieces of Chocolate, The Brave Princess and Me, I Am Not a Number (co-authored with Dr. Jenny Kay Dupuis), and The Magician of Auschwitz.
• Features comforting illustrations by Hayley Lowe, who is the previous author and illustrator of the widely-praised The Pie Reports (Orca Books).
