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Loose Threads: A Story about Me, Mom, and Dad by Airien Ludin

Boots by Elizabeth Pulsford

June 6, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

An unpleasant subject is the subject of death and grief. However, it happens, and a good way to talk about it is with a story. I will say grab two large, soft, boxes of tissues and you will need them, but you won’t regret trying out the books below. (Both were read via online reader copies.) Loose Threads: A Story about Me, Mom, and Dad written and illustrated by Airien Ludin (due mid/late October 2024) is a story about how a young girl has everything […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, Health Tagged With: Airien Ludin, death & grief, Elizabeth Pulsford, Emotions & Feelings, family, Krista Brennan, Lifestyles, Multigenerational, parents, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:274 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Health · Tags: Airien Ludin, death & grief, Elizabeth Pulsford, Emotions & Feelings, family, Krista Brennan, Lifestyles, Multigenerational, parents, Social Themes ·
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