Grandpa's Window

Every window at the hospital faces dull, gray buildings—except the one in Grandpa’s room. Grandpa can see the ocean every day! When Daria visits, she and Grandpa look out at the beach, hoping they will build sandcastles and fly kites together again.

This touching exploration of a child’s experience of loss offers an unexpected ending, encouraging creativity and self-expression in the midst of grief.

Grandpa’s Window addresses the grieving process, both as a family member approaches the end of life as well as after death. The book includes a note for adults by Dr. Sharie Coombes (www.drsharie.com), child and family psychotherapist, about how to support children who are grieving the loss of a loved one. A discussion and activity guide for children written by Laura Gehl will be available February 2023 at flyawaybooks.com/resources.

Laura Gehl is the author of Apple and Magnolia, which received three starred reviews and was called "a gem" by School Library Journal. Her nearly two dozen books for children have received many accolades and been included on numerous best-of-the-year lists. She lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland. www.lauragehl.com.<br /><br />Udayana Lugo is a self-taught illustrator who creates her art with a variety of traditional media. She has designed everything from jewelry to auto parts, but children's books are her passion. She lives in Vancouver, Canada. www.udayana-lugo.com