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Babba and I Went Hunting Today

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Who'da thought you could write a cute rhyming book about Grandma's cancer? It seems like a very specific niche to fill, but this book does it very sweetly, with the little girl observing her "Babba" handling her sickness with grace.

My 7-year-old daughter who's grandmother does NOT have cancer asked a lot of questions, which is probably a good thing.

God, in the book, seems to approve of Babba and her attitude, and, no doubt, approves of this charming little book, too.

Babba and I Went Hunting Today (Kregel Publications, May 2004) by Stacy Barton is a beautiful story about a special grandmother, Babba, who is facing a battle with cancer. Babba and her granddaughter Honey spend a special day together, playing and exploring. In her gentle way, Babba finds ways to encourage and share with Honey throughout the course of the day.

The main message of the book, celebrating a God who is bigger than any problem, rings through loud and clear through marvelous dialogues and heartwarming illustrations. The final page of the book offers a guide, prepared by experts at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute, for helping families explore the feelings that may accompany periods of difficulty or illness. Babba and I Went Hunting Today is a 32 page hardcover, intended for children over the age of five.

I really didn't know what to expect when I read this book, but let me just say it produces a WOW factor. The author's handling of this sensitive subject is honest, hopeful, and extremely moving. I highly recommend it for anyone with children who have possibly faced this trauma in their lives. I also highly recommend it for those who haven't!