"Grandpa Abe" is a wonderful story for children dealing with a death in the family. The story is told by Sarah and she talks about all the good times she had with Grandpa Abe throughout the years. She is sad and doesn't understand when he dies. Eventually, she is able to understand and she thinks and talks about all the good memories. This is a great story for young children to relate to. Reading this story can help children learn how to cope with a death in the family. I really like this book and think it conveys a positive message to children who may be struggling with this experience. ( )

Grandpa Abe visits Sarah in hospital when she is born, even though he's only her grandmother's boyfriend. Grandpa Abe and Sarah's grandmother marry when Sarah is one. Grandpa Abe is always there for Sarah, sharing her birthdays and her taste in spaghetti. Grandpa Abe dies when Sarah is nine, but Sarah doesn't believe it. Sarah's grandmother lets Sarah keep one of Grandpa Abe's jumpers and Sarah does one of Grandpa Abe's magic tricks, to keep his memory alive.