waitlisted this on Blackwells and today it arrived! gorgeous ( )

A comforting book, however, only to the extent that we can comfort each other. There is no mention of God, immortality or the spirit after death. Only memories ( )

A comforting book, however, only to the extent that we can comfort each other. There is no mention of God, immortality or the spirit after death. Only memories ( )

With their beloved grandmother on her deathbed, four children try to trick death, and keep her alive. But Death tells them a story to help them understand his place as a part of life. Ringtved’s touching story of the acceptance of death as a part of, and a condition of life and living, is illustrated in bright watercolors and acrylics by Pardi. ( )

I don't usually count picture books, but this perfect little gem has to count. Beautiful. Words and pictures. ( )