Cry, Heart, But Never Break

2017 Batchelder winner. Lovely illustrations and simplistic tale. Rather a heavy handed folk tale, could have done with a lighter, more story-centered touch.

Cybils nominee for Best Fiction Picture Book 2o16.

Different people might relate to the different aspects of the book. Most find more profound Death's explanation of why there is death. However, what I found most moving is the rather nuanced depiction of the children in their actions and their understanding of profound topics. Appreciated that the author did not make them wonder kids who understood everything, nor underestimated children's capacity for it.