by Sarah Mountbatten-Windsor Duchess of York
First published 2007
Dalia stands beside her grandfather's bed as he prepares for his final journey. The young girl struggles to understand what goodbye truly means when someone you love will never return. Her grandfather shares gentle words and precious memories while Dalia grapples with feelings too big for her small world. She wants to hold onto every moment, every story, every smile before it becomes just a memory. The family gathers around them, creating a circle of love during this difficult time. Dalia learns that saying goodbye does not mean forgetting, and that love continues even when someone cannot stay. Through tears and tender moments, she discovers that the bond between grandparents and grandchildren transcends physical presence.
Genres: family, grief, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
20 pages · Hardcover · Lloyds Pharmacy
Content warnings: death