Description

Sophie and her adoptive father, whom she calls My Michael, are family.

Michael is a good singer, not a great cook (though Sophie likes the burned-y bits) and he takes care of Sophie when shes sick by giving her crackers and ginger ale. Sophie might have put blue paint in the blender and left the lid off, and drawn pictures on their apartment doorbut Michael says shes his universe.

When Michael gets sick, square crackers and ginger ale dont help. Sophie gives Michael the Big Dipper for his wall, and that makes him smile. Even though Michael doesnt look sick, Sophie knows the truth. And just like hes there for her, shell be there for him no matter what.

Praise for Heather Smith:

A beautifully rendered tale of loss, love, grief, and gentle Reviews, starred review for The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirotas Garden

A moving taleoffers comfort and peace to those left , starred review for The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirotas Garden

An affecting, well-rendered resource for talking about catastrophes and grief both personal and Weekly, starred review for The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirotas Garden

Smith spins a quietly moving narrativeThe graceful way in which this book handles a sensitive and serious subject makes it a first purchase for most picture book Library Journal, starred review for The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirotas Garden

Compassionately explores how grief affects children and adults alike and how to forgive the perfectly imperfect people who love , starred review for The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale

Author: Heather Smith
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: 09/16/2025
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.90h x 9.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781459840157
Language: English