The Five Cousins is a book for young children. It is about the loss of somebody very close and special. The story is easy to understand. It is written with repetitive phrases which children will learn to predict and truly enjoy.The Five Cousins is written to incorporate and be open to families of all religious beliefs. The Five Cousins is the story of five young cousins. The cousins vary in age and characteristics. The story relates to the readers the wonderful relationship the cousins shared with their Nana, and shows how they then learn a way to keep her part of their lives after her death