Cry, Heart, But Never Break
Cry, Heart, But Never Break by Glenn Ringtved, published by Enchanted Lion Books in 2016, is a poignant children’s book that addresses themes of family and loss. This edition, consisting of 32 pages, presents a story where four siblings, aware of their grandmother’s grave illness, make a pact to prevent death from taking her away. However, Death arrives gently, allowing the children to share a meaningful story that highlights the significance of loss and the necessity of saying goodbye.
Readers will find a sensitive exploration of grief and bereavement as the narrative unfolds, emphasizing the multigenerational bonds within a family. The book delves into social themes surrounding self-esteem and self-reliance, offering a thoughtful perspective on the cycle of life. With its engaging illustrations by Charlotte Pardi, this work invites young readers to reflect on the complexities of life and the importance of cherishing memories.
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Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings make a pact to keep death from taking her away. But Death does arrive all the same, as it must. He comes gently, naturally. And he comes with enough time to share a story with the children that helps them to realize the value of loss to life and the importance of being able to say goodbye.
Glenn Ringtved is a best-selling and award-winning Danish children’s author, whose books have been widely translated.
Charlotte Pardi is a well-beloved Danish illustrator, who has created numerous books since her first picture book in 2000.
Robert Moulthrop is a published playwright. He lives in Greenwich Village, New York City.
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