Written in the style of a parable, Jeffers’ beautiful book explores the love between child and grandparent, as well as the sadness of losing a beloved family member.  When a little girl loses her grandfather, she locks up her heart and loses her sense of awe of the world.  As the little girl grows up, she attempts to regain her heart and wonder, but finds herself unable until she meets another child whose eyes are still open to the beauty of the world.  With incredible mixed-media illustrations that mix photography, watercolor, parts of old books, and more, Jeffers creates a serene world of imagination and magic.  The characters are expressive, and the simple, touching story is a valuable tool to help a child, or even an adult, who may be going through a period of grief or experiencing loss for the first time.  The message will probably go over the heads of very small children, but the creativity and complexity of the illustrations alone are enough to incite conversation.  Be sure to remove the dust cover for even more amazing art!