That Day

This is an exquisitely beautiful book sensitively exploring grief and the loss of a grandparent.

A little boy is confused as the house is full of people ; his grandfather sits alone .. the young boy goes out into the cold and snow and remembers his grandmother - sensorially thinking of her - capturing thoughts and images.

Pierre- Emmanuel Lyet’s illustrations are profoundly moving - the colour palette is magical and Sarah Ardizzone’s translation are pitch perfect

This is the perfect book for 3-7 year olds to explore grief and the loss of a loved one- a PSHE class book or one for a home discussion and understanding

When I worked in a children’s room at our public library, we were often asked for books to share with young children about the topic of death. Not only is this a beautiful picture book filled with colorful illustrations, it is sure to get memories of a grandmother flowing through any reader’s mind. Highly recommended.

This is a beautiful book about exploring grief. The illustration is so good. I love all the colors used here, pretty like a rainbow but not too much.

Thank you, NetGalley and Pushkin Press for providing this eARC!

Just a beautiful book about how a grandson going through the emotional and trying to remember his grandmother who has past away. Very lovely way to show how young children of potentially deal with grief. The illustrations are absolutely stunning. The colours are so vivid and everything flowed so nicely.

A beautiful book about a little boy dealing with the death of his grandmother. The illustrations are lovely, and very colourful and comforting for a young child. The ways the boy sees his grandmother all around him in nature would make such a wonderful starting point to have conversations about the subject with a child dealing with loss themselves.

This book had beautiful artwork. The colors are just mesmerizing! It's a very touching story that explores a child's experience of grief in a way that I think children would certainly understand. It's definitely one I will save to read to my son when we need to talk about this.

Thank you so much to the Publishers and NetGalley for allowing me to have access to this eARC! I hope to purchase a physical copy of this for my son's library.

A profound, sincere and relatable book on grief.
The approach and the young child characters’ reactions are appropriate.
I wish the narrative and the message were interwoven slightly more smoothly, but this is a minor criticism. 4.5 stars.

Beautiful picture book depicting a young child on his grief journey, remembering his grandma. Gorgeous illustrations & simple text. Would recommend for ELSAs & pastoral support to use in schools.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest feedback. This children’s book is about a boy who has lost his grandmother. His walk through nature helps him deal with his grief and how little things around him remind him of his grandmother. I too do the same when I am feeling the loss of my Dad. Anytime I find things in nature that are shaped as hearts I always say that is a sign from heaven. Hearts from heaven. I love the message this book sends that shows us our loved ones are still with us even though they are gone. We just have to look and feel.

This story does a great job of showing how it can be scary and confusing to lose someone, and how the boy finds his memories of his grandmother. The title immediately lets you know that the story will be about a specific moment, and it sets the scene for something a bit more serious. The nameless little boy helps make the story universal.

I loved the way the story started with the boy's confusion, and the description of everything being black and white. He moves into comparisons, and this helps him think back on his memories of his grandmother.

The illustrations are beautiful, and they really work to support the message of the story.

This book genuinely brought tears to my eyes. I believe it’s an excellent resource for children to learn how to cope with grief and the loss of a loved one. The illustrations are stunning and so uniquely captivating that I audibly gasped when I first opened the book. I would definitely recommend this book to families who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one and want to reassure their children that things will be okay.

Gorgeous art and a story that centers on celebrating the lives of our loved ones after they pass. A nod to family and the memories that we create together.

Wow! The illustrations, author's use of size and colors. I really like the very few words on each page. The story moves well. The content is so important for young people.

That Day: A Celebration of Love and Memories by Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet celebrates the love and memories left behind after the passing of a loved one.

A young boy’s house is filled with people dressed in black and white, but one important person isn’t there: his grandmother. He knows his grandfather feels her absence, too, as he sits lost in thought.

The boy decides to take a walk through the snowy countryside, which sparks cherished memories of his grandmother. And when his grandfather comes out to find him, the boy realizes his grandmother will always be with them.

For the last several years, I’ve been a board member for a local non-profit dedicated to offering free grief support to children, teens, and their families. I also lost my mother when I was only 14. This is part of why That Day resonated with me. Lyet’s succinctly told story, accompanied by his colorful atmospheres and ethereal backgrounds, are like soft whispers of comfort. I love how he explored the grandfather’s grief alongside the boy’s, and the heartfelt message of shared memories bringing peace.

If you know a youngster who is grieving the loss of loved one, That Day would be a touching and meaningful way to support them through their grief and loss. Highly recommended!

I don’t think I am the only adult that bawled their eyes out reading this pretty most beautiful book on missing and remembering our grandparents who passed away or stay away from us.

This book is EVERYTHING. My heart and mind feel so full now.

Thank you, Pushkin Press, for the ARC.

such a heartbreaking story, I was crying while reading it, thinking of my old grandparents.
this is a beautifully told tale of dealing with loss, and I think it can help children understand their emotions.
Beautiful artwork and narrative.

I thought that was me as a little girl. Children don't see grief and death as adults do. This little boy remembers so many good moments ans details about his grandma. A perfect book to help your kids going through grief

This is a stunning shot but captivating story exploring the grief and loss of a grandmother. It is a perfect book to support children aged between 3-7 years old. This would make an ideal PSHE book to stimulate discussions.
The connection with nature is powerful as the young boy goes for a walk and feels/sees his grandma is all the things around him.
I can't wait to get a copy for school! Thank you, @NetGalley_UK, for introducing this book to me!

This book is so beautiful, from the words to the illustrations. This book is about a young boy who just lost his grandmother and how he cherishes all the amazing moments and memories they had together. This would be a fantastic book to have to give to a young child grieving the loss of a grandparent. The book doesn't go in too deep talking about emotions or sadness but instead shows the readers that you can always look at the happy memories in times like this.

This was absolutely beautiful and made me tear up. What a delicate way to help a child through loss.

This was so sweet and will be a great book for any kid who is struggling with the loss of a loved one. I really wish I had this last year when we lost two people from our family. I searched, but didn't find much and this will fill a much needed void out there.

Thank you NetGalley.
A beautiful book about remembering our grandparents who passed away. This book sensitively explores grief. It’s about a boy confused with a house full of people. The little boy goes outside and this book captures his memories so vividly through thoughts and images. The art really adds to this story!

I loved this! I think this book covered an important topic that’s often looked over for young children. It did it in a very child-friendly way and I could imagine reading this book to my young nephew. The art style was also absolutely beautiful! I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone with a young child dealing with grief for the first time.

Beautifully illustrated very gentle story to share. Perfect for raising conversations around loss and grief and missing those that are no longer there.

This is a really beautiful book that deals with the loss of a grandparent.

The illustrations in the book are wonderful, they really bring the story to life.

The book deals with a sensitive topic in a really delicate and caring way.

The little boy in the story is not sure, and a bit confused as to why his house is full of people, some of whom he doesn't know. His grandfather is sitting alone and he doesn't know why...

The boy goes out in to the snow and starts to remember his grandma, through the snow, being outside, the snow being white like her hair. It is quite moving.

I will be getting a copy of this book should we have a loss in our family and our daughter is of a young age as it will be an ideal book to use to tale about grief and loss. It should be an addition to all schools too.

It is 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!

Thank you, NetGalley and Pushkin Children's, for this ARC of That Day by Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet! 
Wow. Wow. Wow. What a beautiful story about grief and loss seen through the eyes of a child who loses his Grandmother. The illustrations are drawn remarkably colorfully with colored pencils—I believe, that are just breathtaking. 
The wording is simple yet powerful, and the illustrations perfectly capture each page's essence. I am going through grief after losing a parent this year, and I felt very connected to this story as I am in my 20s and lost my parent in his mid-50s to cancer. I may not be a child anymore, but losing a parent before you even have your own child is a really hard place to navigate. 
This book takes you along this journey of remembering those you love, his Grandmother, and all the beautiful moments they spent together making memories. The part that touched my heart the most was when he remembered the patterns of her dress and the colors. I still picture my Dad's outfits and how he picked his ties to match what he was doing or to look nice. Then I broke down crying while reading this INCREDIBLE story when it talked about forgetting the last time you saw the one you love but remembering what it felt like to hold their hand. Then, the ending of the story was just so sweet and peaceful. 
What a well-done book! It is simple in words yet perfect for anyone, especially children experiencing grief, what that may feel like, and how to navigate it. I look forward to purchasing this book for our school's library and our Reverend at work, which deals with grief counseling for our students. This book is an excellent resource, and it is well executed.
I am looking forward to more stories from this author!
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This book is such a special one. It deals with grief through the eyes of a child in such a great way. The ending definitely got me! The illustrations are beautiful and I loved the symbolism!

This is a fantastic book that explores a child's grief after experiencing the loss of a grandparent. It explains that although death is a sad and unsure time, it is our memories that keep us connected with our loved ones.
The illustrations in this book are playful and have a hand drawn feel. The illustrations become clearer and more colourful as the story progresses, along with the boy's memories.
This is a great book for parents who need to explain death, loss and grief of a grandparent to their children.

I really loved this one. And even as an adult, this one brought me all the feels and my love of my grandparents came flooding back. I think it's so important to m teach children about death and grieving of a loved one. And this does just that.

This book is a short simple story with beautiful prose that will be great for kids to explore thoughts around grief, loss and keeping those special memories alive.

Absolutely beautiful story! It pulled my heart strings as I thought about my beloved Grandpa and Grandma who I lost a few years ago. Can we talk about the illustrations?! The bright vibrant colours and drawing style was stunning 😍 5 stars from me! ⭐️


Thank you Netgalley and Pushkin Press for the ARC!

This is the story of a young boy who is remembering his Grandmother and the way he saw her, the things they did together like holding hands and eating ice cream. He is keeping her in his heart through his memories. This is a short, colorful and heartfelt picture book.

As the description says, a moving book about loss of a grandparent, coming to terms with this for children. A good book with distinctive artwork. Very good to read at a personal level, as this feels like a personal story or experience. My only slight hestitation as a store would be that it may be too personal, in the sense of children engaging with this in relation to their own experience. But recommended nonetheless.

This is a very nice story about coping with the loss of a loved person.

While the story itself doesn‘t use (or need) many words to convey the message, what comforts even more are the astonishingly beautiful illustrations of the artist.

The use of coloured pencils is phenomenal. Not only the way the artist uses the colours all together to create such a warm atmosphere, but also the masterful way they draw shadows and depths is so lively! The art style itself is so beautiful that the words are almost not needed to tell the story.

I was immediately captivated by the illustrations in this book as well as the premise. I often work with young and adolescent children who struggle with grief and loss of their loved ones, I believe telling and listening to stories gives them space to understand these complex issues and reflect on positive memories and experiences . This book was beautifully written, and I will recommend this story to children and families know who struggle with the death of a loved one.

I am extremely fond of children’s books, especially those being written now. I love how we books are talking about children’s emotions, topics like death, loss, and mental illnesses, inclusivity, and many more issues that loved ones would normally not know how to discuss with children.

That Day is a book about a child who has lost his grandmother and the book is focused on the day of her funeral. The boy does not know what’s happening around him so he takes a walk in the snowy forest near his house. While taking this walk, he remembers different aspects of his grandmother (the snow reminds him of her white hair, the tree barks of her ankles) and that’s how he tries to remember her. The most heart warming line in the book is ‘I don’t remember the last time I saw you but I know what it felt like to hold your hand’.

The colours used in the book are STUNNING. You would not expect a book taking place in a snowy forest to be this colourful but you only need to read it to be mesmerized.

If you have a child or just want an insight into how kids feel about losing someone, this is for you. Thanks to Pushkin Press and NetGalley for the ARC.

This is a beautifully written book on an emotional topic. The illustrations are lovely and so colourful!

A beautifully simple story about cherishing our memories of loved ones and dealing with grief.
Lovely illustrations.

I read this with my daughter not long after my Grandad died. To say I had tears in my eyes would be an understatement.

The illustrations in this story are exquisite. The colours used throughout are perfect with just enough colour. The way the young boy describes his feelings and what he remembers of his grandmother are on point. The writing is done in a way I feel younger children would understand. The walk through nature is also a nice touch as that is something I like to do in times of sadness as well.

It is definitely a story I will be recommending to people looking for books that deal with death for children.

The artwork was beautiful and I thought the way the boy remembered his grandmother was poetic. Truly a powerful story for children

Gosh this book is beautiful. From the captivating illustrations to the story it tells. This book explores death and grief for children. Very important topic to discuss. This book would be great for a one on one read.

Explaining and enduring grief is difficult at any age, but this book brings healing and joy through tears. When a boy’ decides to take a walk during his grandmother’s funeral reception, he soon learns that the best parts of her live on in her legacy and memories made. A great read for children dealing with a hard loss.

Super good children's book. Illustrates how they can deal with death and the aftermath of it by seeing things in a different light. It really is a good example. I would read it to any child that has lost someone and is struggling to see them in everyday situations.

Absolutely gorgeous pencil colour illustrations that perfectly reflect the gentleness of this story. A great way to introduce children to the idea of bereavement and to help them understand how the people we lose live on in the memories we keep. Beautiful.