Empty and Me
A Tale of Friendship and Loss
After her mother’s death, a little girl is joined by Empty, a large translucent creature, in this English-Persian picture book about moving through and growing with grief. Muted gray illustrations gradually gain color as the little girl and her father learn to live with Empty; they adopt a cat, she plays with friends, and they all eat dinner together. Powerful while still sensitive to the target audience, this picture book follows the gradual journey of loss.
Reviewed by
Danielle Ballantyne
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