Coping with the loss of a loved one is difficult for anyone to come to terms with. But, how do you even begin to help young children understand and come to terms with a loss?
Bestselling children’s author, Bob Hartman, tackles the sensitive subject in a creative and unique way with his new book Tapestry.
When Danny's grandad dies, Danny is sad - and full of questions. 'Where is Grandad?' 'What is he doing?' 'Will I see him again?'
Gran is sad too. But Gran wants to help Danny. It will take a little time, but with Grandad's old shoelaces, his favourite jumper and an old cloth cap, Gran sews a beautiful picture of heaven that helps Danny understand Grandad's new life.
This book is a gentle and insightful tool for any grown-up explaining the forever-after to a child.
The beautiful hand sewn tapestry featured in Bob Hartman's book was lovingly created by Lesley Watmore over the space of a year. This will be Lesley's first published piece. We can see her putting the finishing touches to her work
(pictured right). 
Susie Poole (illustrator) says, ‘Lesley shows an astonishing degree of creativity and originality in her work. All she was given was a simple line drawing to follow. This she interpreted with her own artistic flourish. The result far exceeded my expectations and has added such a depth to the Bob's story.’
Bob also commented, ‘Both Susie's illustrations and the tapestry by Lesley captured the vision I had for the book when I wrote it. The process itself reflects what I tried to say about New Heaven and New Earth - God weaving the best of what he has given us into all that he plans for eternity with him at the heart of it all.’
Tapestry is available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian bookshop:
ISBN: 9781904637585
RRP: £5.99
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