You're Amazing, Anna Hibiscus! (Book 8)

Grandad is very old and very tired, and Anna Hibiscus perfectly conveys the sadness, confusion, loss and anger that comes with the death of a loved one, then shares the faith and comfort and healing that can come after. Anna Hibiscus truly is … amazing.

Featuring warm, loving multi-generational family relationships, You're Amazing, Anna Hibiscus! showcases daily life in modern, urban Africa. Great as a classroom or family read-aloud, it illustrates the commonality of cultures and experiences and inspires discussion.

Looking for a gentle way to talk about death of a beloved family member? Then you need this book! Anna's grandfather is very tired. Grandmother says """"Grandfather is tired because he is old…and there is nothing wrong with being old."""" While everyone else in the family sits with grandfather as he rests and whispers to him, Anna Hibiscus is busy doing her usual things like playing outside and climbing trees. When Grandfather passes away, Anna is mad that she did not sit with him and she did not say good-bye. She learns that what made Grandfather happy at the end of his life was knowing she was running, playing and laughing in the garden he built. Most importantly, she learns that her beloved Grandfather is always in her heart.