EVERYWHERE, STILL

EVERYWHERE, STILL by M.H. Clark. Illustrated by Claire Lemp

Today I attended a funeral for a man that changed lives wherever he went. He made a difference in the world, and he will be missed tremendously. Stashed in my TBR pile was a picture book dealing with loss. I had planned to share about it in the fall, but today's the day.

Everywhere, Still is a book that deals with losing a loved one either by death or a move that separates you by many miles. The book deals with how memories can make us smile and how sometimes they just hurt. It mentions how badly we wish the person back right next to us, but that the wishing doesn't work. Then there's all the love that we have inside for the person still, and even though the person is gone, the love knows where to go to find them. The one part that's going to be a bit debatable is the book tells us that the person gone sends their love back, and it rests in the heart of the little girl sharing the story. Overall, the book is a beautiful read that may help younger ones process thoughts and feelings when a loss or big move occurs.