"Originally published as Losse draadjes. Een verhaal over mij, mama en papa in Belgium and the Netherlands by Clavis Uitgeverij, 2023. English translation from the Dutch by Clavis Publishing Inc., New York"--Page facing title page

"Mom, Dad, and I have the happiest days together, full of delicious meals, arts and crafts, and goodnight hugs. One day, though, Mom gets sick. She will never get better. Like a ball of yarn, I unravel and get tangled up in my emotions. But when Dad and I talk about our sadness, the knots slowly loosen a bit. And in time, sharing our grief frees up some room for beautiful memories, old and new. In this moving and heartrending tale crafted for children aged 5 and above, readers are invited to navigate the journey of bereavement, love, and resilience alongside a family facing an unimaginable loss."--

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