This is a beautiflly illustrated book dealing with a young boy dealing with the loss of loved ones. I highly recommend this book because of the true to life theme and it's nice to see a racially mixed friendship with the the two main characters .

This book was Great! My mother bought it for me as a "Gift", (I collect Barbara Reid Books-I'm a clay artist as well), I found the book to be artistically perfect and the story captivating. Another book well done by Barbara Reid!

This is an excellent book to use to inspire the reader in all of us. Jeremiah's story teaches us that it is never too late to learn how to read. I first heard this book read to me at a teacher conference. It left many of us in tears. I then bought the book and read it to my second graders, some of whom are struggling at reading. They too were equally moved.

I highly recommend this book for use in the classroom or plain and simple reading enjoyment.

This book is an excellent tool to introduce diversity to little ones - - One of the birthday party guests is different in every way (what he eats, what he wears, what games he plays); but at the end he's the only child who help clean up in the end!!!

It's Margo's birthday and she invites 10 to the party. This book is a great literature and mathmatics link for grades 1, 2, 3. Children think about combinations of numbers that add up to 10. The children add birthday gifts, party food, etc.Excellent for re-writing as a class book.