By Caroline Wright, Illustrated by Willow Heath
New York : Rodale Kids, 2019.
As his mom comes home from the hospital after her cancer
treatments, a young boy notices that she brought a magical friend home with
her. This friend is all the strong parts of his mom and all the parts that love
him. As the young boy spends time drawing, cooking, and reading with his mom,
the magical friend is there too. As the mom grows more and more sick, the
magical creature gets stronger. When his mom dies, the little boy feels so
alone. In those moments of sadness, he learns that the magical creature never
left and is part of his family now and helps him feel his mother’s love as he
grows.
Death and cancer are two of the trickiest subjects to write
about, but probably the most needed. As kids try to cope with the unpredictable
nature, children’s books can be a source of understanding and healing. This
book approaches the subject with tenderness and beautiful illustrations that bring
the message home for little ones.
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