For kids ages 3-7, this lyrical picture book explores the complex emotions around missing a loved one, with stunning illustrations by Ojibwe artist Maya McKibbin.
I wish I could show you…
this great big meadow,
like a sea of lacy clouds….
In this beautiful ode to nature and mindfulness, a child sets out to explore the environment around their home, using all their senses. Yet, someone important is missing, someone the child wishes could be there on the journey.
Expressive text by Kathy Stinson leaves room for readers’ own interpretations about who the child in the story might be missing, while Indigenous illustrator Maya McKibbin’s gorgeous images capture the lush beauty of the natural world and the tenderness of a child’s emotions.
The perfect book for helping a child navigate loss, or missing someone that can’t be there with them.
Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute
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Kathy Stinson is the best-selling author of more than 20 books for children and young adults including the classic "Red is Best" with illustrator Robin Baird Lewis. She lives outside of Toronto.
Deirdre Betteridge has illustrated many children's books, including "Bright Red Kisses" by Teresa Toten. She also works as a graphic designer and a
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