Woven

A parent should reach for this book when their child is grappling with the finality of death and the painful wish that things could be different. Woven tells the story of Nels, a boy who can see ghosts, who is consumed by grief after his mother's death. When a magical weaver grants him two wishes, Nels thinks he has found the answer: one wish to save his ghost friend from a terrible monster, and one to bring his mother back. This fantasy adventure provides a gentle, metaphorical framework for exploring complex emotions like grief, love, and acceptance. For kids 9 to 12, it's a powerful story that acknowledges the deep desire to bargain with loss while thoughtfully guiding them toward resilience and hope.