After 'While, Crocodile

Death . . . no one likes to talk about it, but at some point, we all have to deal with the loss of a family member or friend. As adults, we know death is inevitable, yet when it happens we still have so many questions. Now imagine the confusion and questions that bombard a child's mind in the same situation. After 'While, Crocodile takes us on the journey of a little boy named Sammy as he and his family are faced with the impending death of his great-grandfather. Then they deal with his death, and the immediate events afterward. This heartfelt story addresses the difficult subject of death in a compassionate, yet realistic, manner that will allow adults to help children of all ages talk about loss, grieving, and holding on to the memories of those we love.