About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is facing a difficult goodbye, like a friend moving away or the end of a special summer. It's for the child who feels big emotions about endings and needs help processing them. The story follows Allie, a girl who hates goodbyes of any kind. When her dear friend and neighbor, Ms. Lenya, announces she is moving, Allie is devastated and angry. Through their last summer together, Ms. Lenya gently helps Allie understand that true friendship and the memories you create are things that can never be lost. It’s a quiet, tender story that validates a child's grief over non-death losses and offers a comforting, hopeful perspective on change.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book directly addresses the emotional pain and grief of a significant platonic relationship ending due to a friend moving. While not a death, the feelings of loss are treated with similar weight and seriousness. The approach is secular and emotionally focused. The resolution is realistic yet hopeful: the move happens, but Allie is equipped with a new emotional tool, understanding that their connection endures.
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