Tuesday, September 26, 2023

If You Miss Me, written by Jocelyn Li Langrand, reviewed by Katy Golden

Summary:  When Charlie moves away from her beloved grandmother, Grandma reassures her by telling her to "look at the moon" and she will do the same. Charlie is able to continue dancing without Grandma watching by talking to her on the phone and looking at the moon - but when Grandma passes away, she is lonely and has a hard time continuing to dance without her. By looking at the moon and feeling her grandmother with her, Charlie is able to dance in her big recital.

Straight Talk for Librarians:  This beautiful picture book is a great choice for students who have lost a beloved grandparent. The depiction of Charlie's grief and loneliness is realistic, but hopeful, and suggests that loved ones are never really gone as long as they are remembered.
 

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