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With clear, heartfelt writing and comforting, warm illustrations, "The Sound of the Sea" portrays a young boy’s journey through grief after his mother dies from illness. The modest 30‑page book explores the bond between mother and son, the process of mourning, and the ocean’s calm as a backdrop, offering solace to both children and adults alike.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jacqueline Harvey
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