Well punch me right in my heart book. Jeez. I've been looking for some books to help my six-year old understand sadness, grief, and death because her beloved grandpa and my dad died way too soon from a horrible and incurable brain tumor.

This one was a little over her head and hard for her to conceptualize, but it really really struck home for me, the grownup. I think the inclusion of a male presenting character (to me a grandpa) who has a beloved chair (just like my dad), and an adoring little girl who loved to share her wonder with him just really hit home for me.

I too feel like my heart is in a bottle right now. I present like I'm okay, but really I'm guarding myself. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for me.