granny left me a rocket ship

WRITTEN BY HEATHER SMITH

ILLUSTRATED BY ASHLEY BARRON

From award-winning creators Heather Smith and Ashley Barron is a heartwarming, moving story about loss – and remembering. When Granny dies, a young child and their family have a hole in their hearts. They find it helps them fill it to remember Granny through the things she left behind. Through imaginative play with items that belonged to Granny, the main character travels near and far through a journey of all the wonderful memories that Granny left behind. The result is a beautiful story about loss, grief, and memories, and an honest yet optimistic view of how to joyfully remember loved ones after they’re gone.

• “A gentle, thoughtful, age-appropriate guide to loss.” Kirkus Reviews

• “A picture book gem that sensitively explores a child’s journey through loss.” Quill & Quire

• 2023 Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children’s Book Centre