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Always and Forever by Donna Downs is a beautifully crafted, rhyming picture book that delicately navigates the intricate landscape of a child's emotions in the face of losing a grandparent. The story captures the profound questions and thoughts that arise during this tender time, offering young readers a comforting exploration of the grieving process. Through its heartfelt portrayal of a child's confusion and longing, the book provides a relatable perspective for young minds grappling with loss. The narrative gracefully weaves together cherished memories, demonstrating how love transcends the physical realm. This book serves as an invaluable resource, introducing the concept of death to very young children with sensitivity and grace. Always and Forever is a touching tribute that reminds us all that the bond between generations lives on in our hearts forever. -Kim Childress, book editor, Girls' Life magazine; owner, Ink-a-Dink Children's Bookstore Grief is difficult to navigate-especially when you're a child. Always & Forever is a great resource for families to use when helping a child cope with the loss of a loved one. In this tender picture book, Author Donna Arthur Downs lets readers feel the pain this child feels after Grandma passes away, walking us through the heartbreak and leaving us with a sense of hope and peace. Often, the loss of a grandparent is the first death a child will experience, so this book will be very relatable for children and offer them comfort as they walk through the stages of grief. -Michelle Medlock Adams, multiple award-winning author of more than 100 books, including Fly High: Understanding Grief with God's Help and Our God Is Bigger Than That!

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Donna Arthur Downs is an emerging author and poet. She has a BA and an MA in English and communication and an Ed.D. in adult, community, and higher education, and has taught at the college level for more than thirty years. Her articles have appeared in various magazines, and most recently in the compilation, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Attitude of Gratitude. Donna is married to Larry, and they have two sons, Nathan and Brandon, one daughter-in-law, one granddaughter, and two grandsons. An amateur photographer and guitar player, she enjoys playing board games and appreciates nature and the sounds of the woods of southern Indiana. Madison, Wisconsin-based artist Elena Delzer received her BFA in illustration from Taylor University. Inspired by the beauty of nature and peaceful moments, she loves creating and bringing stories to life.

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