Young Reader Reaction: This was not my daughter's favorite Julia Cook book, but it was likely because of the subject. Reading Grief is Like a Snowflake led to a discussion of the loss of her grandfather.

Adult Reader Reaction: Christmas trees are a great "symbol" that help kids understand being separated from a loved one. The story itself was "okay." I didn't like the scene switching between the little tree and father tree, then back again. I also thought the cardinals building a nest was too subtle for this audience.

Pros: Grief isn't an easy concept to explain, and parents / counselors will find Grief is Like a Snowflake a helpful story for stating the conversation.

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