Can You Hear Me?

Can good things really come from bad things?
Why does God allow bad things to happen?
Will Daddy still be able to hear me from Heaven?

These are just some of the questions Renee starts thinking about after she finds out that her daddy has cancer. She feels very sad and struggles to understand why this is happening. He hasn't even been her daddy for that long – there’s still so much they haven’t done yet! All she can think to do is pray and ask God to make her daddy better. But when she realises he isn’t, she begins to wonder what God’s plan is, and whether God can hear her prayers at all. She documents all the things that are happening in her diary as she watches her daddy go through the stages of cancer. Through this painful experience, she learns about the meaning of faith and how she can stay connected to her beloved father after he is gone.

There are also discussion questions at the end for readers to share in small groups or as a guide for self-reflection and journalling. It can be used for grief support groups for those who have lost someone to cancer or terminal illness.

A Readers' Favorite International Book Awards Gold Medal Winner 2021 (Children - Religious Theme)

5.0 out of 5.0 stars
"...Written like a diary, this book is perfect for children experiencing and who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one. Inspiring its readers to keep their faith and see the positive through death... The story, though painfully sad, imparts hope and eternal love. I appreciated the ending; heaven does give our loved ones superpowers so that they can still hear us and let us know that we are loved, and they are still with us... I recommend this book to children ages seven to twelve." – Alyssa Elmore, Readers’ Favorite

Riley loves spending time with her grandparents, but after visiting them one day, she notices Grandma doesn't recognize her. Mommy explains that Grandma may have dementia, so her memory isn't as good as it used to be. Riley tries her best to help Grandma remember and writes about their time together in her diary.

This uplifting and touching story encourages young readers to support and care for the elderly with love, patience and understanding. Written as a series of diary entries, Grandma, It’s Me! also encourages journaling as a way to process emotions and feelings in order to become resilient to face life’s many challenges.

Five Star Reviews from Readers' Favorite
"... Grandma, It’s Me! A Children’s Book about Dementia, is a caring, compassionate way to teach young readers about memory loss and how they can help... Young readers will certainly connect with Riley’s feelings as she deals with a difficult and confusing situation affecting someone she loves. The power of love shines through this touching story. Beautifully told."
– Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite

"... This book offers so many wonders in learning about the journey of loved ones living with dementia or Alzheimer's and those who care for them... I was able to personally connect with Grandma, It's Me! by Y. Y. Chan because I've had six aunts that lived in a state of dementia for over ten years... Since dementia and Alzheimer's is occurring in many homes, children need to have the tools and a better understanding of what is happening right before their eyes. It was difficult for me as an adult and it can become tiring as Riley witnessed, but with helping her grandma to tap into music, photos, and sharing other memories, this journey can become a beautiful experience. I loved this book and highly recommend it for young and old alike."
– Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite

Renee keeps a diary after she finds out her daddy is sick with cancer. She even starts praying and asking God to make him better. But, what if he doesn't get any better? Can she still talk to him after he is gone? Even as he becomes sicker and weaker, she learns about the meaning of faith and sees how we can still have peace, hope and joy.

It's not easy to talk to your kids about death and grief. Hopefully, with this book, readers can be uplifted and learn about how faith in Christ can bring us peace and comfort. This beautifully illustrated book aims to help families, schools and communities start conversations about death, loss and grief, which can stay with us for a long time. 

Readers of all ages will be able to relate to this heartwarming and timeless story. It is also recommended by hospices and churches, and has been used in schools to help young children understand the process of life and death, grief and love. 

Available in eBook, paperback, hardcover and audiobook formats. 

🏅 Winner of the Royal Dragonfly Book Award 2020

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This picture book was by far one of the best picture books I have read..." - LitPick Book Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The book can be used in homes and classrooms to have discussions about death and eliminate the fear associated with it, looking at it in an uplifting way." - Readers' Favorite 

Get a copy today and share this uplifting story with all of your loved ones! 

當小雲妮得悉父親患上癌症時，她嘗試用日記的方式記下這段心路歷程。她默默的禱告，懇求上帝醫治父親的病。 但父親真的能康復嗎?

她擔心父親離開後，她就無法再跟父親傾談了。 但父親鼓勵雲妮，無論如何都要繼續跟他談話。

「但我怎知道你能聽到我呢？」雲妮問。

父親回答說：「只要有信心。」

當父親身體變得越來越虛弱時， 雲妮也學會了信心的意義。她見證了父親在最困難的時刻還能體會到內心的平安與喜樂。

這是一個關於盼望的故事，同時帶出信心能如何帶給我們平安及安慰，讓我們明白到死亡並非一個終結，而是永恆生命的開始。