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A book to read again and again – whenever you need a little hope.

Rachel’s daddy died, and she is having a hard time adjusting.
When tragedy affects Rachel’s family, she struggles to get out of bed and pay attention at school. But things begin to change when a special bird appears.

She loses interest in playing with her friends and fears forgetting special things about Daddy. Then, one morning, she receives a visit and a little encouragement from a playful and persistent cardinal.

Themes and Topics:

GriefSadnessHopeLoveEmotionsExperiencing LossDeathNature

It is a true story of how a cardinal offered hope to a grieving family struggling to adjust to their loss.

“The Cardinal’s Gift: A True Story of Finding Hope in Grief” encourages anyone experiencing loss to pay attention to Mother Nature’s gifts as she teaches us to be hopeful without forgetting those we love.

From the Publisher

Rachel has no interest in her favorite things after Daddy dies but she discovers Mother Nature can be a source of comfort and hope.

A bold and persistent cardinal begins to get Rachel’s attention when he greets her each morning.

Join Rachel as she discovers how to be hopeful without forgetting those we love.

The Cardinal’s Gift is a tender approach to starting a conversation between children and adults about grief and loss.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ In the Spirit of Healing Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 11, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 35 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1736775502
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1736775509
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.3 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 – 10 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.09 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #302,234 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #280 in Children’s Books on Death & Dying #783 in Children’s Bird Books (Books) #3,032 in Children’s Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books)
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