Where Is Mimi?

Where Is Mimi? cover

Where Is Mimi?

Authors & Illustrator

Author:

Lisa
R
Frazier

Illustrator:

Andre’
N
Chaney
Third Place Book Award

Third Place Award

Nonfiction - Children's - Learning & Educational
Honorable Mention Book Award

Honorable Mention

Fiction - Literary – Inspirational

Description

The loss of a loved one is very difficult… and the emotional minefield can be difficult for most adults. However, the grief process for children can be increasingly problematic. They do not have the emotional capacity to handle the loss nor the vocabulary to express their feelings regarding it. This can leave lasting scars and anxiety on their hearts and minds. The inspiration for this book came from a conversation I had with my young granddaughter, in the aftermath of losing her grandmother. She did not understand the concept that although her grandmother, was no longer physically here, she would be with her in spirit throughout her life. In the book, “Where Is Mimi?”; Mimi takes Zorie through an emotional minefield to prepare her for when she will no longer be there physically. She uses the elements of everyday life to convey to Zorie, her continued presence in her life, long after she’s gone.