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Review Highlights
"...[a] tribute to a dearly loved grandfather.... It is important to see how gently both parents go about discussing Poppy's
death.... Parents and care givers will find this book very useful in helping children cope with the loss of a
grandparent…and maybe find a bit of solace for themselves, as well." - Sheilah Egan, Children's Literature (featured on the
list of books for Grandparents' Day, Sept. 10, 2006)
"This book is highly recommended for the grief/death collection of all libraries. It deals with death in a realistic manner
(a grandparent died, not a turtle or hamster) and provides an active suggestion for coping with the loss. Wishes for One
More Day is sad, because poppy has died, yet it is consoling because of the memories of special times spent with him."-
The AJL Newsletter
"...Pastor goes beyond simply modeling the process [of working through grief]; she approaches it with depth,
inventiveness, and sensitivity. She... tells the story and delivers the lesson with tenderness and attention, without lapsing into cliché or sentimentality... This beautiful book will be useful in classrooms, daycare centers, and church groups, to help children understand each other's grief. It will be invaluable to any child who has lost a loved one." - Karen McCarthy,
Foreword Magazine
"...this picture story book is a reassuring method of introducing the subject of death to younger children. For those
already touched by such a tragedy, it offers children with an empowering method of dealing with their loss." Anna Dogole,
Large Print Reviews.com
"Share this book with your family to initiate conversations about loss and grief and to help establish the importance of the everyday joy of life." Beverly J. Rowe, My Shelf.com
"Wishes for One More Day... is a sensitive story of the loss of a grandparent. ...there are no easy answers here, but a very lovely marking of the endless special moments these children shared with their grandfather... Wishes for One More Day is a very strong addition to books available on loss, tenderly articulating the "wishes" we all have." Esty Schachter, Ithaca
Child, The Paper for Parents
"Readers will enjoy the cover picture of Poppy wearing his silly birthday hat with a cardboard candle sticking out of the top of it... This would be very helpful and comforting to use with children who have lost a grandparent or other loved one.
They will be encouraged to think of their own memories of those dear to them, and will realize that they will always have those memories in their heart." Andrea Davidson, Jewish Book World
"I found the book delightful because, for me, it really isn't about death. It is about the celebration of a human being and his relationships, as well as about the things that are possible with such a strong connection. This is a compelling book with insight and value for all ages." - Christine Hohlbaum, The Reading Tub
"...powerful and touching... This book serves as a great reminder of how the simple things are often the most important."
- Christine Louise Hohlbaum, author of SAHM I Am: Tales of a Stay-at-Home Mom in Europe
"...an excellent book that will resonate with many children who experience the death of someone they loved... It
addresses the unpredictable and various range of emotions, the different perspectives of adult and child, and the idea of how memories can be comforting. ...This book would be a welcome addition to the children's section of our resource
library." -- Dr. Patti Homan, Program Director, PATHways Center for Grief & Loss
"With its magnificently soothing, portrait-quality illustrations by Jacqui Grantford, this touching story normalizes a child's reactions to loss with the added bonus of a built-in strategy for helping children cope at this difficult time. It will undoubtedly be a wonderful addition to your collection." - Barbara Gruener, certified trainer for Character Counts!
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