Illustrated by Brizida Magro
5 stars
A heartfelt story of loss, grief, and keeping the memory of loved ones alive.
After the death of his brother, a young boy sees the holes in his life that are left behind. But through talking with a friend about Matty and letting out his feelings, he learns to fill the hole with memories of his brother.
A sweet story that showcases the emotions associated with death including grief, sadness, and anger and encourages letting those emotions out in a safe way. Provides a simplified way to talk about death with young children.
Beautiful illustrations that perfectly capture the young boy’s emotions.
Wonderful messages about allowing yourself to feel your feelings, talking about how you feel, and not being ashamed of your emotions. I also love the recognition that you can hate that the person is gone and miss them while still celebrating their memory.
A sweet story filled with love and comfort for difficult times.