Why Didn't You Say Goodbye?

By Jenilee Szymanski

When eight-year-old Fernando loses his beloved Abuelo, his world feels upside down. With the love and support of his family, Fernando learns that it's okay to feel sad, and that remembering the happy times and everything Abuelo taught him is a beautiful way to keep him close.

Based on a true story, this tender and hopeful tale shows how love lives on in small, everyday moments-in family traditions, shared stories, and even in looking up at the same moon. Why Didn't You Say Goodbye? is a comforting companion for any child learning to say goodbye.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1779445512
• ISBN13: 9781779445513
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Miriam Laundry Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3