The Heart and the Bottle
By Oliver Jeffers
Once there was a girl whose life was filled with wonder at the world around her...Then one day something happened that made the girl take her heart and put it in a safe place. In this deeply moving story, Oliver Jeffers deals with the weighty themes of love and loss with an extraordinary lightness of touch and shows us, ultimately, that there is always hope.
The Invisible String
By Patrice Karst
In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they're all connected by an invisible string made of love. This heartwarming picture book for all ages explores questions about the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us, and opens up deeper conversations about love.
Grandad’s Island
By Benji Davies
After the phenomenal success of The Storm Whale and On Sudden Hill, this new book by Benji Davies deals with the emotional topic of losing a grandparent. Subtly told, this beautifully illustrated book tackles a difficult subject with great sensitivity and depth.
Ida, Always
By Caron Levis (Author), Charles Santoso (Illustrator)
A beautiful, honest portrait of loss and deep friendship told through the story of two iconic polar bears. Ida, Always is an exquisitely told story of two best friends—inspired by a real bear friendship—and a gentle, moving, needed reminder that loved ones lost will stay in our hearts, always.
