Nana Margaret Went to Heaven!

“Nana Margaret Went to Heaven!” is a children’s picture book. This story is about the death of a grandmother. The death of a grandparent is a tragic event for any child. The objective of the story is of one child’s understanding of how important it is to express emotions and grief a loved one. The story aids young children to deal and accept the death of a grandparent as part of life. Death is a sad event. The story allows the child to be sad. It is ok to cry. Being able to feel sadness and express sadness is a significant element of growing into an emotionally well centered human being. The story explains death in a simple way.In this picture book, Both Lulu and her brother are visiting their ailing beloved Nana. Their grandmother is very ill and about to pass away. Everyone is sad. The children are coming to pay respect to their Nana and also to say goodbye.The story is about celebrating family and in this occasion it is the celebration of the life of a grandmother that is much loved by her family and grandchildren. This tastefully illustrated and emotionally evocative whimsical story simply tells the event. The story introduces the young child to feel ok when they are sad. Crying is ok! A tragic event sometimes is part of life and the loss of a beloved grandparent is a significant sad event that most children do experience. The outcome of sharing one’s emotions is important.Family means a source of comfort and nurturing for the young child. Being an active member of a family will allow the space for children to build and develop trust, sense of identity and mostly a sense of belonging. To share one’s emotions in an expressive way is important for the development of the emotionally well balanced healthy individual. The family provides children with a sense of a unique identity. This interpersonal relationship will help them grow and develop effectively. A family is a source of emotional support and refuge. The family relations do contribute significantly to benefit the child’s thriving process. Children flourish when they are in a reliable environment, one that provides love, trust, nurture, kindness and security. All these elements are integral attributes for the child’s well development and growth.The story paves the way for other children to be comfortable and be willingly interactive with other family members to bond and build an everlasting relationship. Children at young age learn through their daily life experiences to relate to one another in a productive and positive way. In the meantime, they develop a sense of their being that is emotionally well balanced. The story is informative and educational. Children will naturally relate to the story.The information is drawn and presented based on concrete knowledge and learning processes that are part of their daily life experiences.