A story about the death of Sammy and the aftermath as seem through the eyes of a young sibling. Includes "parent notes" to help a young child try to process death. Also includes a story about a caterpillar who becomes a butterfly.

Sammy and Me/em is a book that addresses the difficult subject of losing a loved one, and the healing that can follow. It is told from the perspective of an older sister who thinks back on her younger brother’s life, remembering all of the special things he loved to do. She tells how sad it felt to lose him and how she comes to terms with the loss. She realizes that their love for each other will never end and that he will always be with her because he is in her heart. When a child loses someone they love, they want to be reassured that, at some point down the road, they will no longer feel so sad. They want and need to know that the sadness diminishes and eventually, many happy memories will take its place; the tears will become smiles and even laughter. This story is intended to provide an opportunity for young children and their parents to talk about death in a comforting and supportive way, and facilitate the grieving process.

Follow 8 year-old Sammy through his journey of love, loss, and friendship. Meet his Uncle Harry and their new friend, Sadie, the bereavement therapy dog. Then continue with Sammy on his journey through loss when his Uncle Harry gets sick and see how Sadie helps him through his grief. Learn how Sadie helps Sammy’s sister and shares her special gift with others.

A boy describes some of the many feelings he has about his brother Sammy, who is autistic.

In Why So Sad, Sammy? Colleen Taffe and Ashley Gibbs offer an easy to understand primer for children on the concepts of mental health. The story is a way to help parents, families, teachers, pastors, and loved ones begin conversations about feelings of sadness and worry that children struggle with. This series focuses on learning the importance of resiliency while equipping young ones with the tools to be overcomers.

YES! This must-have toddler title sheds light on some concepts with a comical flair that will make readers HAPPY. A towering ice-cream cone makes Baby HAPPY. But when that delectable treat goes splat, it makes Baby SAD. And how quickly HAPPY turns to SAD when a favorite red balloon flies away! Even the littlest listeners will relate to this playful look at a pair of emotions that are part of every baby’s day.