Aljas-Switzer, Virve: Once in a While

Grief is a topic that is difficult to talk about for children and adults alike. This book can help parents address the complicated range of emotions of grief; loss and anger because the person is gone, and joy for happy memories.


Bold, colourful illustrations by Toronto-based artist Christine Walker. Each spread features a unique Canadian songbird.


This is a book for anyone who is missing someone they love.
When we remember people who are far away, they never really leave us.