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When Grandpa passes, Sarah feels the weight of loss despite the comfort of her Grandma and other relatives. Together, they gather in the garden, harvest summerβs bounty, and share cherished memories of Grandpa. Through these recollections, Sarah learns that the lives of those we love persist, sustaining us across time and change. The book balances the earnest sorrow of mourning with the hopeful idea that memory keeps everyone alive.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jacqueline Woodson
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