When We Fly

Reach for this book when your child is facing a situation where love and effort simply cannot change a difficult outcome. Whether it is a broken toy that cannot be glued, a lost pet, or a change in family circumstances, this story provides the vocabulary for accepting life's 'unfixables.' Through Lucy's attempts to mend a bird's broken wing, the narrative gently shifts from the desire to control a situation to the beauty of witnessing and letting go. Jess McGeachin uses sun-drenched illustrations to provide a warm, safe environment for discussing grief. It is an essential tool for helping children ages 3 to 7 understand that while we cannot fix everything, we can always offer kindness and presence. This book is a secular, realistic approach to the concept of mortality and the limits of human intervention.