From the same creators of the acclaimed picture books "My Dad, My Rock" (a Kirkus Best Book of 2022) and "What Makes Us Human" (a 2023 White Ravens + 2025 BRAW Amazing Bookshelf Sustainability + 2025 USBBY Outstanding International Books selection, already translated into over 40 languages). Victor D.O. Santos is also the author of "People are Weird" (2025), illustrated by Catarina Sobral, and of "FINITO", illustrated by critically acclaimed Polish illustrator Iwona Chmielewska.

Summary:

On Saturdays, Claire’s dad likes to take her to a special place. There are no toys or games there, so sometimes Claire prefers to stay home. Today, before it is time to leave, Claire finds a letter that could change everything . . .
A touching story about cherishing our memories, the present moment, and our loved ones before it is too late.

BLURBS:

"A beautifully sensitive, touching, and necessary book."
— Joanna Concejo

"A wonderful book dealing with such an important topic. Beautifully written and illustrated."
— author–illustrator Terry Fan (from The Fan Brothers), winner of the 2020 Governor General's Award for Young People's Literature – Illustrated Books, for ‘Barnabus’

"This book is a special place to spend some time. A delicate, sincere and engaging story. Anna Forlati's illustrations will leave a mark in your memory. You will love it."
— Luca Tortolini (author), winner of the 2024 Premio Andersen for Best Writer and of the 2016 Bologna Ragazzi Opera Prima Award

"A touching celebration of family bonds and the resilience of the human spirit. A visual feast that resonates with readers of all ages."
— illustrator Nahid Kazemi, nominated for the 2024 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and winner of the 2022 Governor General's Award for Young People's Literature – Illustrated Books, for ‘The Sour Cherry Tree’

"Masterfully crafted and deeply moving."
— Zeno Sworder, author–illustrator of ‘My Strange Shrinking Parents’ (winner of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Best Picture Book of 2023 and a 2024 IBBY Honor Book)