Peekaboo, Pearly Moon: A Tender Story of Love and Loss

by Karen DeVries

This gentle story of a child who shares a special song with her grandma helps children not only to bond with their grandparents but to understand and appropriately respond to the death of a loved one. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0825424488
• ISBN13: 9780825424489
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Kregel Publications
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.3" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

A tender story about love, loss and remembrance

Books that help children deal with real issues are high on my list of favorites -- especially books that help children deal with the passing of a loved one.The book, "Peekaboo, Pearly Moon," tells the story of a loving grandmother and granddaughter who stay connected by the simple game of "Peekaboo, Pearly Moon." After the grandmother passes away, the granddaughter finds peace and remembers love by playing this game with the moon.MyParenTime.com highly recommends this book -- the illustrations are beautifully detailed, and the story is sweet and tender. Children and adults are sure to cherish this book.

A tender and beautiful book

Peekaboo, Pearly Moon by author Karen DeVries and illustrator Stan Myers is a special story about a child experiences the loss of a beloved grandmother. This high quality hardcover book is 32 pages long and was published in November 2003.In touching fashion, Peekaboo Pearly Moon tells the story of a young girl and her grandmother. Grandma shares a special song, teaching her grandaughter to play "Peekaboo" with the moon. The book focuses on the message that God's love is always present for each of us, even when we face pain or difficulties.One of the highlights of this book is the beautiful artwork by watercolorist Stan Myers. In addition, Peekaboo Pearly Moon features a guide for parents and families who may be dealing with the loss of a loved one. Appropriate Bible verse references are provided for additional reading and support.Families will enjoy this book and the tender message it reinforces..."God's love is always peeking at me. It's so big I can't see it all."