The perfect book to help kids understand grief and feel loved - no matter what.   A gentle, richly illustrated story about love that lasts forever.   "Daddy, will you live forever?"   When a child asks the hardest question, I'll Be with You Wherever You Are offers the softest answer. This heartwarming picture book walks families through a tender conversation about loss, with the reassuring message that love doesn't end, it just changes shape.   Told in lyrical rhyme and illustrated with whimsy, this soothing story comforts kids coping with the death of a parent, grandparent, or loved one. The words gently explain that even when someone's no longer here, their love lives on - across the stars, in the wind, and deep in your heart.   Perfect for bedtime reading, therapy sessions, or moments of remembrance, this book gives children the tools to navigate loss with hope, peace, and strength.   Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or counselor, this book helps turn a painful moment into one of connection, healing, and lifelong love.   Buy I'll Be with You Wherever You Are  today and give a child the gift of comfort that lasts forever.  Michael Finn's I'll Be with You Wherever You Are is a tender masterpiece that touches the heart of every parent and child. With gentle storytelling and profound comfort, it bravely explores the question that lingers in every little one's mind: "Will you always be here?" It brought me to tears and reminds me that love-unseen, unspoken-transcends time and distance. This book is more than a story; it's a warm embrace, a keepsake of connection, and a must-have for every family's library." - Vili Hickey, Mother, Women's Empowerment Coach This book is a true gem! Michael has done a magnificient job of embracing childhood's innocence while incorporating the reality of death. This lovely book shares a child's daily life experiences with the promise that no matter what, that child's adult will always be with him. The repeating phrase sewn throughout the book, " to the moon and back-across the stars, I'll be with you wherever you are ," resonates and reverberates in my own heart." - Laurie Sharp, author of The Day Sweetie Pie Died and Hudson's Monarch Nursery This wonderful children's book tackles a challenging conversation with clarity, honesty, and compassion. It effectively promotes a healthy lifestyle while exemplifying the core principles of nurturing parenting. Its spiritual and universal approach makes it a valuable resource for all." - Martha Siaba, early childhood educator What a sweet story, clearly inspired by the heart of a caring father! Michael Finn takes a complicated, sometimes frightening topic and addresses it with loving creativity. It is quite an art of the soul to comfort children while speaking the truth into them." - Laura McFarlane, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I'll Be with You Wherever You Are pairs lyrical reflection with lovely illustrations by Agus Prajogo and Yohanes Bastian. It opens with an evocative dialogue between father and son: "Daddy, will you live forever?" "I'll be here as long as I can, my love." "But someday, you'll leave me?" This kicks off an important survey of promises between son and father to preserve their relationship even in the face of death: Whatever you're doing, I'll always be near. One truth this world holds is that everyone grows old. There will be a day when it seems like I'm not around. But all you have to do is look, and I'll be found. The two also swear to remain connected and pursue healthy, supportive goals in life, from eating well to having faith, trusting in what cannot be seen, and contemplating the possibility of other lifetimes (a notion which may stymie some read-aloud adults, while delighting others): This time around is just the start. I think it's essential that you should know, we have so many more lifetimes to go. Libraries and adults seeking explorations of life, death, faith, and connection can easily use I'll Be with You Wherever You Are to address the concerns of youngsters who are just beginning to understand death and loss. Filled with simple dialogue and insights accessible to all ages, I'll Be with You Wherever You Are is a lovely exploration of everlasting connection that will comfort and educate while providing a story that embraces the reality of death and how a caring father prepares his son for the inevitable. - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer Midwest Book Review I live on a farm in Central Texas with my wife, two sons, and George the Dog. The book idea for  I'll Be with You Wherever You Are  was born from my son's honest and courageous question: "When I die, will you come to Heaven with me?" As I gave serious thought to this vulnerable and expansive question, it dawned on me that we ALL experience loss and grief, but it is still a subject we tend to sweep under the rug. My answer to this question was a poem I w