As her grandmother’s health declines, a young girl begins to lovingly take the lead in their shared autumn traditions. Poetic prose paired with evocative illustrations by Mexican illustrator Claudia Navarro make for a beautiful celebration of life and a gentle introduction to the death of a loved one.
- Ages 4-9 years
- 32 pages
- Hardcover
- 8.5 x 10.75 "
- Cybil Award Nominee, 2021
- Bank Street’s Best Children’s Book of the Year, 2021
Written by - AJ Irving
AJ Irving grew up in Boise, Idaho and received her BA in Journalism and Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of Oregon. She now lives and writes in Seattle, Washington, USA with her husband, two children and their pets.
Illustrated by - Claudia Navarro
Claudia Navarro studied at the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas UNAM in Mexico City, and has illustrated for clients around the world. She lives in Mexico City, Mexico.
