Overview

A question that would freeze any parent in their tracks . . .""Daddy, will you live forever?"" I'll Be with You Wherever You Are takes readers on a journey to answer this beautiful, scary, and heartbreaking question. Through the book's lyrical poetry and vivid illustrations, we travel along with a father and son and learn that love between parent and child knows no bounds. It can go to the moon and across the stars, warm itself by the fire, and even play a game of hide-and-seek. The pages within offer comfort and whimsy to the young child reader as well as the adult's inner child as it explores the depth of the human experience.

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""Finn's rhyming couplets are strong, with stretch words (tethered, essential) that make this book a good one for youngsters and parents to experience together--echoing the book's overarching message. A comforting characterization of eternity with luminescent, detailed images."" --Kirkus Reviews ""Filled with simple dialogue and insights accessible to all ages, I'll Be with You Wherever You Are is a lovely exploration of everlasting connection that will comfort and educate while providing a story that embraces the reality of death and how a caring father prepares his son for the inevitable."" --Midwest Book Review ""Michael Finn's I'll Be with You Wherever You Are is a tender masterpiece that touches the heart of every parent and child. With gentle storytelling and profound comfort, it bravely explores the question that lingers in every little one's mind: ""Will you always be here?"" It brought me to tears and reminds me that love--unseen, unspoken--transcends time and distance. This book is more than a story; it's a warm embrace, a keepsake of connection, and a must-have for every family's library."" --Vili Hickey, Mother, Women's Empowerment Coach ""This book is a true gem! Michael has done a magnificent job of embracing childhood's innocence while incorporating the reality of death. This lovely book shares a child's daily life experiences with the promise that no matter what, that child's adult will always be with him. The repeating phrase sewn throughout the book, ""To the moon and back--across the stars. I'll be with you wherever you are,"" resonates and reverberates in my own heart."" --Laurie Sharp, Author of The Day Sweetie Pie Died and Hudson's Monarch Nursery ""This wonderful children's book tackles a challenging conversation with clarity, honesty, and compassion. It effectively promotes a healthy lifestyle while exemplifying the core principles of nurturing parenting. Its spiritual and universal approach makes it a valuable resource for all."" --Martha Siaba, Early Childhood Educator ""What a sweet story, clearly inspired by the heart of a caring father! Michael Finn takes a complicated, sometimes frightening topic and addresses it with loving creativity. It is quite an art of the soul to comfort children while speaking truth into them."" --Laura McFarlane, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Author Information

Michael Finn lives on a farm in Central Texas with his wife, two sons, and George the dog. He is the author of I'll Be with You Wherever You Are and other heart-centered content. When he is not writing, Michael studies karate, speaks at his Unity Church, hugs his kids as often as possible, and continues the search for the perfect cup of coffee. He believes that all things are possible with love and appreciation for yourself and that the journey is more important than the destination. He enjoys life most with the windows down and the radio up in his '86 F250. Keep growin'; keep flowin'.

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