Always Ours

by Christy Wopat, Julie Wells (Illustrator)

Overview

Erin and Mae are sisters who are eagerly waiting to meet their new baby brother, James. When the girls find out that he has died before he even got to come home, they are confused and sad. With her teacher's help and a heart full of bravery and love, Mae embarks on a journey to find a way to honor and cherish a family member that couldn't stay. She and her sister help us see that even after our family members are gone, they will always be ours.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645381235
Publisher:	Orange Hat Publishing
Publication date:	05/19/2020
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	5 - 10 Years

About the Author

Christy Wopat's award-winning memoir, Almost a Mother: Love, Loss, and Finding Your People When Your Baby Dies, was published in 2018. A fourth-grade teacher, busy mama, and wife, Christy has always relied on writing as a way to cope. Recently she decided to use that strength as a way to help others so they don't have to feel alone, especially in grief. She lives with her husband and kids in Holmen, Wisconsin.

Julie Wells is a well-loved children's book illustrator and designer. Her lively and innocent designs possess a magical flair that reminds one of the beauty of childhood. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Julie began promoting her professional freelance business. She currently resides in Virginia, working as a remote illustrator for Orange Hat Publishing and operating Julie Wells Illustration from her home-based studio.