Little by Little A Story of Grief

A beautiful, lyrical story about loss and growth and how grief can become a comforting friend.

After a little girl loses someone she loves, a new friend appears: Grief. At first, Grief is not who the little girl wants as her shadow. But then Grief journeys with her, sailing through stormy seas . . . and lights the way on an unfamiliar shore. Grief encourages her to do what she needs to: cry and shout . . . or sit in silence. Through it all, her new friend stays with her. And helps her remember.

With tender rhyme and beautiful illustrations by Andy Chou Musser, this picture book by award-winning author Jenny Torres Sanchez personifies the grieving process and reassures those who have lost a loved one that they are never alone.

Jenny Torres Sanchez is a full-time writer and former English teacher. She is the author of several young adult novels, including the Pura Belpré Honor book We Are Not from Here, described by the New York Times as “a novel precisely for this moment.” Jenny has also contributed to several short story and essay anthologies. Her debut picture book, With Lots of Love, was a Jumpstart Read for the Record selection. She lives in Orlando, Florida, with her husband and children. You can visit Jenny Torres Sanchez at JennyTorresSanchez.com or follow her on Instagram @JennyTSanchez.

Andy Chou Musser (he/him) is the author-illustrator of A Home Under the Stars, co-creator of Papilio with Ben Clanton and Corey R. Tabor, and co-creator of two series: Science Explorers with Amy Seto Forrester and Ploof with Ben Clanton. Andy lives in Seattle with his wife and family (including two gray cats). He proudly identifies as mixed-raced Chinese American. You can visit Andy Chou Musser at AndyChouMusser.com or follow him on Instagram @AndyMusserArt.