Tower in the Stars

Download or read book Tower in the Stars written by Laura Carolfi and published by . This book was released on 2021-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tiny loves being with Tower, and Tower loves being with Tiny. They share many happy, silly days together. They wish they could have more. But Tower's body is getting ready to stop working; soon he will die. Where will Tower go when he dies? Tiny finds the words to explain in a way that comforts them both. This bilingual children's book presents love, death, and life after loss with a gentle tone, 30 pages of heartwarming illustrations, and easy to understand language (in English and Spanish). Suitable for persons ages two and older, this story aims to help even the youngest of readers cope with the loss of an adult caregiver, family member, or close friend. Through words and tender visuals, Tower in the Stars reassures children that love continues after death and shows tangible ways in which a child can honor the memory of an adult who has died. This book also features a "final goodbye" conversation between an adult and a child.Readers Can CustomizeThe main characters are dogs who are gender neutral in appearance.Readers can personalize story and substitute names of their choice in place of Tiny and Tower. (Note that the text identifies Tiny and Tower as male characters; readers can substitute female pronouns if needed). The adult character, "Tower" is old enough to drive a car but otherwise there are no age references, making it possible to read "Tower" as any adult who has had a close relationship with a child throughout the child's life.