When she discovers her baby sister won’t be coming home after all, Raya feels confused and sad, but with the help of family, friends and her school counselor, she finds a way to grieve this loss and share the love she’ll always feel for her sister. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
With the help of her family, friends, and school counselor, Raya finds a way to grieve the loss of her unborn sister Nura, and to share the love she will always feel for her.
This much-needed picture book about navigating the difficult experience of pregnancy loss meets young readers at their level to offer a tender look at grieving someone who never entered the world.
Raya can’t wait for her baby sister to arrive. She’s already got a name—Nura—and Raya is certain they’ll be best friends. She’s got all kinds of plans for things they’ll do together like run through the sprinklers, play dress-up, and give piggyback rides.
But one day, Mama returns from the doctor with tears in her eyes. Nura won’t be coming home after all. Raya feels confused and sad, like all the love she has for Nura is trapped inside her. With the help of family, friends, and her school counselor, though, Raya finds a way to grieve this loss and to share the love she’ll always feel for her sister.
