We believe that this book will be a great tool for children in our school-based program that are learning to cope with significant losses such as death, divorce, foster care, deployment, incarceration, and deportation. Together they produced a touching narrative for youngsters who have experienced loss." - The News Review "My Yellow Balloon" combines the word pictures of the author with the vivid artwork of the artist in a magical way to produce a meaningful message to the young reader." - Midwest Book Review "We have fallen in love with My Yellow Balloon. All helium and hyperbole aside, My Yellow Balloon is a masterpiece of story and art." - Foreword Reviews Spring 2015 Edition "A gifted storyteller and a fine artist have combined their talents to create this comforting children's tale about understanding grief. Slowly, pitifully, tears subside and gentle reader comes to grips with loss. Gentle reader catches balloon-like lump in throat. Meanwhile - Gentle reader captivated by artwork. Slowly, heartbreakingly, skies clear and boy learns to smile again.
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