A year after Willow and Jack lost their mom, they decide to set out on an adventure in search of Heaven. They pack their bags and go to the park, eat at the Dairy Bar, and lay down on the path to look up at the clouds. Even though the two children miss their mom dearly, they combine their heartache with the joy of all the good memories they have with her, and they realize an important lesson in their search for Heaven: sadness and joy can coexist. Written by a mother who lost her father, for her children who lost their biological mother, Is Heaven Farther than the North Pole? is a book designed to help parents and other guardians talk about death and dying with their kids. It can show children how their loved one is still with them in everything they do, and assure them that their special person lives on even if they cannot see them. Is Heaven Farther than the North Pole? is appropriate for any child processing grief of a parent, sibling, grandparent, or other loved one. It is a story about resilience and finding Heaven all around us. "Is Heaven Farther Than the North Pole?" is the best book I've ever read addressing death through a child's eyes. Practical yet compassionate, this book offers hope and the tools children need to process their grief. In this book, Molly Rubesh helps kids explore and understand their feelings about loss in a concrete, easy-to-follow way. She explains to children that, "Heaven is all around us, and your loved one is never far from your side." "Is Heaven Farther Than the North Pole?" walks children through the bereavement process in a simple, concrete, and developmentally appropriate way. Through the lens of mindfulness, children will learn how to say goodbye, make space for any emotions that arise, and work through their grief. Molly explains with her words that finding joy every day in the memories of a loved one can help children find comfort in the aftermath of their loss. This is a wonderful new resource on grief for professionals, kids, and families. With its relatable language and inviting illustrations by Elly Kennec, it's a book any child, or adult, could benefit from reading. I highly recommend this wonderful storybook for children experiencing the loss of a loved one. — Gary Sturgis, Grief Specialist, Speaker, Bereavement Facilitator, Author of "SURVIVING - Finding Your Way from grief to Healing" and founder of SURVIVING GRIEF MidWest Review March 2023 Synopsis: A year after a young girl named Willow and her little brother Jack lost their mom, they decide to set out on an adventure in search of Heaven. They pack their bags and go to the park, eat at the Dairy Bar, and lay down on the path to look up at the clouds. Even though the two children miss their mom dearly, they combine their heartache with the joy of all the good memories they have with her, and they realize an important lesson in their search for Heaven: sadness and joy can coexist. Written by Molly Rubesh, a mother who lost her father, for her children who lost their biological mother, "Is Heaven Farther than the North Pole?" is a picture book charmingly illustrated by the artistry of Elly Kennec and specifically designed to help parents and other guardians talk about death and dying with their kids. It can show children how their loved one is still with them in everything they do, and assure them that their special person lives on even if they cannot see them. Critique: Unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections on the sensitive subject of Death, Dying, and Grieving, "Is Heaven Farther than the North Pole?: is appropriate for any child processing grief of a parent, sibling, grandparent, or other loved one. It is a picture book story about resilience and finding Heaven all around us. It should be noted for personal reading lists that "Is Heaven Farther than the North Pole?" is also readily available in a paperback edition (9781662931727, $13.99) and in a digital book format (Kindle, $4.99). Editorial Note: "Is Heaven farther than the North Pole?" is a question Molly Rubesh's youngest son asked her after his biological mom passed away. It was a question Molly struggled to answer, and when her father passed away in 2022, she decided to combine her children's grief with her own journey to look for signs of Heaven in our everyday life. Recently becoming a stay-at-home mom, she felt motivated to write Is Heaven Farther Than the North Pole? to help her children and herself as they search for solace, and to help other children and parents process their own grief. Molly currently resides in Indiana with her husband Grant and their four wonderful kids. Of special note is that it was her talented niece Elly that provided illustrations for this unique picture book for children. "Is Heaven farther than the North Pole?" is a question Molly Rubesh's youngest son asked her after his biological mom passed away. It was a question Molly