Vorab-Rezensenten

A gentle story about sibling loss, from the perspective of the younger sister. Becky and her brother John were best friends, telling jokes, caring for their dog together, and playing soccer. John was always there to cheer her up. But then he died. Becky wishes everything could go back to the way it was. When she feels guilty about enjoying a friend's birthday party, her mom wraps reassuring arms around her and says, "Don't you think he'd want you to laugh, even now?" Becky gradually realizes that she can still enjoy the things they used to do together, and that their memories of John continue to make him part of their family. Always My Brother is a sensitive, realistic story about the process of grief, acceptance, and recovery. Phyllis Pollema-Cahill's lovely illustrations bring readers right into the heart of Becky's family as they struggle to move forward.