About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is witnessing a loved one struggle with grief or when your family is navigating the quiet sadness of a first holiday or visit after a loss. It is a gentle, culturally rich story about the Perez family, who decide to build a chicken coop to welcome Nana from Mexico after the passing of Tata. Beyond the specific grief of losing a grandfather, the book explores how purposeful activity and shared projects can act as a bridge back to joy. The bilingual English and Spanish text makes it an excellent choice for elementary-aged children (4 to 8) to see how empathy and teamwork help heal a broken heart. It is a beautiful way to show children that while we cannot take away someone's pain, we can build a space for new memories to grow.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly with the death of a grandparent and the resulting grief. The approach is secular and realistic, focusing on the physical and emotional symptoms of loss (sadness, lack of energy) and the healing power of family and nature. The resolution is hopeful and grounded.
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