Books like The scar by Charlotte Moundlic

A little boy awakens to the reality of his mother’s death and is engulfed by sadness, anger, and fear—fearing that she will be forgotten forever. He tightens every window to preserve her familiar scent, and he frantically scratches his cut knee in a desperate attempt to recall her soothing voice. Unable to speak to his father and overwhelmed when his grandmother opens the windows, the boy feels lost until his grandmother offers a way for him to continue feeling his mother’s love nearby. Through tender moments and undeniable emotional truth, Charlotte Moundlic captures the loneliness of grief seen through a child’s eyes, illuminated by Olivier Tallec’s expressive illustrations. The story balances heartfelt sorrow with subtle humor, presenting a compassionate, realistic journey of mourning and healing that both younger readers and adults can find resonant.

First publish date: 2011