Overview

Young Louie loves spending Saturdays with one of his favorite people on the planet: his Grandma Ruby. To no one's surprise, the spunky seven-year-old believed their weekly routine would last forever. So when Louie learns of her death, he's shocked, heartbroken and confused. As Louie grapples with understanding all the feelings swirling inside him, he is visited late one night by strange creatures: Harry Scary, Justin Denial, Audrey Anger and other mysterious intruders. Louie comes to realize they represent the tangled emotions that surface when you lose someone you love. A beautiful blend of compassion and creativity, the book invites meaningful conversation about the complexities of grief and the importance of expressing and sharing feelings.

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""Children don't need grief hidden from them; they need it explained with honesty, imagination, and compassion. They need stories that tell the truth in ways their hearts can hold. This book does all of that-and beautifully."" Nancy Musarra, Ph.D.

Author Information

Equal parts silly, curious, and creative, Michael Cioffi has always loved the art of storytelling. The author's interest in writing led him to journalism school and, later, the world of marketing, where he has helped promote everything from cat food to character fabrics. After losing his mom to cancer, the Lorain, Ohio, native was inspired to write his first children's book. The result is a heartfelt story that gently explores grief and the waves of muddled emotions children experience when they lose someone they love. Michael's debut picture book reflects his belief that there is no instruction manual for loss, especially for young hearts trying to make sense of it. Through the story's warmth, imagination, and empathy, the author hopes to help grieving children feel seen, understood, and less alone. Michael lives in Lorain with his wife, Gretchen, and their daughter, Giada. A lifelong fan of ice cream and baseball, the author believes the best stories, like the best memories, stay with us forever.

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