Abuelo's Flower Shop

This insightful intergenerational story inspires readers to find their own way of remembering and honoring loved ones who are no longer with us.

"Te recuerdo y te extraño." I remember you, and I miss you.

Elena is finally old enough to sell flowers with her abuelo in his shop. But she notices that many of the people who visit have tears in their eyes. Abuelo tells her the shop is the last stop before people visit the garden beyond the gate. A place for telling the ones you've loved and lost, "Te recuerdo y te extraño," I remember you, and I miss you.

Tender and insightful, Abuelo's Flower Shop celebrates the beauty of intergenerational love while gently teaching readers about grieving the loss of a loved one. Grandparents and grandchildren will delight in Elena and Abuelo's heartfelt relationship, and readers of all ages will be inspired to find their own ways to say, "I remember you, and I miss you." This thoughtful story is the perfect resource for navigating difficult conversations about grief.

Jackie Morera is a writer and mother living in Florida. She's a member of SCBWI, 12x12, and Las Musas.

Denise Lino is a black Brazilian illustrator currently based in Lisbon, Portugal. She holds bachelors degrees in digital design and animation film.