"This book explores the death of a loved one through the parallel experiences of other species of animals, similar to Elin's treatment of nature in You Are Stardust and problem-solving in Wild Ideas. As with Elin's previous picture books, A Last Goodbye will combine simple, poetic text with a "big idea"--in this case, the idea that death is a natural part of our lives and that many species experience sadness and mourning when their loved ones are...

When Mia's best friend Violet gets sick and does not recover, Mia works through the stages of grief like the colors of the rainbow. Includes a note for parents, teachers, and caregivers.