After Charlotte's Mom Died
Kindergarten-Grade 2?Though Spelman's book is not unique, it deals with the subject of grief in a compassionate, understanding way. While the focus is on the individual hardships of losing a loved one, the story also highlights the importance of seeking help from a therapist. This, ultimately, is the only way Charlotte and her father can come to grips with their grief. The soft watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations work well with the text and sensitively convey the characters' emotions. Similar to E. Sandy Powell's Geranium Morning (Carolrhoda, 1990), Spelman's title goes a step further by discussing the importance of seeking professional help. A solid choice.?Denise Furgione, Atlantic County Library, Mays Landing, NJCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.