Sammy and Me

Sammy and Me is a book that addresses the difficult subject of losing a loved one, and the healing that can follow. It is told from the perspective of an older sister who thinks back on her younger brother's life, remembering all of the special things he loved to do. She tells how sad it felt to lose him and how she comes to terms with the loss. She realizes that their love for each other will never end and that he will always be with her because he is in her heart. When a child loses someone they love, they want to be reassured that, at some point down the road, they will no longer feel so sad. They want and need to know that the sadness diminishes and eventually, many happy memories will take its place; the tears will become smiles and even laughter. This story is intended to provide an opportunity for young children and their parents to talk about death in a comforting and supportive way, and facilitate the grieving process.