Her mother's face written by Roddy Doyle, illustrated by Freya Blackwood.

Her mother's face written by Roddy Doyle, illustrated by Freya Blackwood. Arthur A. Levine Books, 2008.

Grief and sadness do not just stop.
The long tendrils of grief and of missing someone are beautifully shown in this sophisticated picture book.
Deft and subtle touches in the illustrations add to the pathos, melancholia, bittersweetness - and hope.