One Wave at a Time
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

One Wave at a Time

By Holly Thompson, Ashley Crowley (Illustrator)

A boy navigates the turbulent waves of grief after losing his father.

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32 pages
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Kai faces a storm of emotions after his father's death, from anger to emptiness. As he and his family struggle to find balance, they discover that healing is possible with the support of friends. Will they learn to ride the waves of grief and find peace? This poignant tale explores the journey through loss and the power of connection.

From the publisher

After his father dies, Kai experiences all kinds of emotions: sadness, anger, fear, guilt. Sometimes they crash and mix together. Other times, there are no emotions at all—just flatness. As Kai and his family adjust to life without Dad, the waves still roll in. But with the help of friends and one another, they learn to cope—and, eventually, heal. A lyrical story about grieving for anyone encountering loss.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NPL
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about coping with deathBooks about bereavementBooks about death
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~A
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
199240
Publication
Published
April 1, 2018
First published
April 3, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807561126

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