This is a really beautiful book that deals with the loss of a grandparent.

The illustrations in the book are wonderful, they really bring the story to life.

The book deals with a sensitive topic in a really delicate and caring way.

The little boy in the story is not sure, and a bit confused as to why his house is full of people, some of whom he doesn't know. His grandfather is sitting alone and he doesn't know why...

The boy goes out in to the snow and starts to remember his grandma, through the snow, being outside, the snow being white like her hair. It is quite moving.

I will be getting a copy of this book should we have a loss in our family and our daughter is of a young age as it will be an ideal book to use to tale about grief and loss. It should be an addition to all schools too.

It is 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!

Beautifully illustrated very gentle story to share. Perfect for raising conversations around loss and grief and missing those that are no longer there.

I loved this! I think this book covered an important topic that’s often looked over for young children. It did it in a very child-friendly way and I could imagine reading this book to my young nephew. The art style was also absolutely beautiful! I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone with a young child dealing with grief for the first time.

Thank you NetGalley.
A beautiful book about remembering our grandparents who passed away. This book sensitively explores grief. It’s about a boy confused with a house full of people. The little boy goes outside and this book captures his memories so vividly through thoughts and images. The art really adds to this story!

This was so sweet and will be a great book for any kid who is struggling with the loss of a loved one. I really wish I had this last year when we lost two people from our family. I searched, but didn't find much and this will fill a much needed void out there.

“That Day” written by Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet / translated by Sarah Ardizzone (4 Stars-Out 11/05/2024) is a beautifully illustrated reflection on a child’s experience of loss and the memories that stand out and are most important.

The art in this book is beautiful and the message is kind. The memories that come forward are ones that a child would hold tight to, and the connections between the child and other adults in their life in taking the memory of the lost grandmother is an important reminder that kids need space and comfort at times of loss and grief. The translation was good, although I was a bit confused about who was being mourned. There was also a mention of there being a perception of black and white, but the art never changed to reflect that, even for just the one page/image, which for some reason brought me totally out of the narrative.

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This was absolutely beautiful and made me tear up. What a delicate way to help a child through loss.

This book is so beautiful, from the words to the illustrations. This book is about a young boy who just lost his grandmother and how he cherishes all the amazing moments and memories they had together. This would be a fantastic book to have to give to a young child grieving the loss of a grandparent. The book doesn't go in too deep talking about emotions or sadness but instead shows the readers that you can always look at the happy memories in times like this.

This is a stunning shot but captivating story exploring the grief and loss of a grandmother. It is a perfect book to support children aged between 3-7 years old. This would make an ideal PSHE book to stimulate discussions.
The connection with nature is powerful as the young boy goes for a walk and feels/sees his grandma is all the things around him.
I can't wait to get a copy for school! Thank you, @NetGalley_UK, for introducing this book to me!

I thought that was me as a little girl. Children don't see grief and death as adults do. This little boy remembers so many good moments ans details about his grandma. A perfect book to help your kids going through grief

I think the idea of this book is great, but the execution doesn’t quite work. For kids, this isn’t written in a clear enough way. It’s done maybe a bit too poetically, and I think most kids won’t fully understand what the story is about, and because of that it loses its impact. The illustrations are very nice, though personally I don’t prefer the color choices.

such a heartbreaking story, I was crying while reading it, thinking of my old grandparents.
this is a beautifully told tale of dealing with loss, and I think it can help children understand their emotions.
Beautiful artwork and narrative.

This book had a lovely premise, but I feel like it could have been a bit deeper. I was expecting it to connect a bit more to nature, based on the description. I also felt that saying everything was black and white at the beginning, but making it colorful there, indoors, and also outside missed out on a great opportunity to illustrate that feeling with the visual contrast. Overall, I loved the idea. I enjoyed the moment where the narrator said they didn’t remember the last they saw her but that they know what it felt like to hold her hand - that was a great way to talk about keeping their memory close. Overall, I loved the idea. I just wish it had a little more to it.

I don’t think I am the only adult that bawled their eyes out reading this pretty most beautiful book on missing and remembering our grandparents who passed away or stay away from us.

This book is EVERYTHING. My heart and mind feel so full now.

Thank you, Pushkin Press, for the ARC.

That Day: A Celebration of Love and Memories by Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet celebrates the love and memories left behind after the passing of a loved one.

A young boy’s house is filled with people dressed in black and white, but one important person isn’t there: his grandmother. He knows his grandfather feels her absence, too, as he sits lost in thought.

The boy decides to take a walk through the snowy countryside, which sparks cherished memories of his grandmother. And when his grandfather comes out to find him, the boy realizes his grandmother will always be with them.

For the last several years, I’ve been a board member for a local non-profit dedicated to offering free grief support to children, teens, and their families. I also lost my mother when I was only 14. This is part of why That Day resonated with me. Lyet’s succinctly told story, accompanied by his colorful atmospheres and ethereal backgrounds, are like soft whispers of comfort. I love how he explored the grandfather’s grief alongside the boy’s, and the heartfelt message of shared memories bringing peace.

If you know a youngster who is grieving the loss of loved one, That Day would be a touching and meaningful way to support them through their grief and loss. Highly recommended!

Wow! The illustrations, author's use of size and colors. I really like the very few words on each page. The story moves well. The content is so important for young people.

Gorgeous art and a story that centers on celebrating the lives of our loved ones after they pass. A nod to family and the memories that we create together.

This book genuinely brought tears to my eyes. I believe it’s an excellent resource for children to learn how to cope with grief and the loss of a loved one. The illustrations are stunning and so uniquely captivating that I audibly gasped when I first opened the book. I would definitely recommend this book to families who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one and want to reassure their children that things will be okay.

This story does a great job of showing how it can be scary and confusing to lose someone, and how the boy finds his memories of his grandmother. The title immediately lets you know that the story will be about a specific moment, and it sets the scene for something a bit more serious. The nameless little boy helps make the story universal.

I loved the way the story started with the boy's confusion, and the description of everything being black and white. He moves into comparisons, and this helps him think back on his memories of his grandmother.

The illustrations are beautiful, and they really work to support the message of the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest feedback. This children’s book is about a boy who has lost his grandmother. His walk through nature helps him deal with his grief and how little things around him remind him of his grandmother. I too do the same when I am feeling the loss of my Dad. Anytime I find things in nature that are shaped as hearts I always say that is a sign from heaven. Hearts from heaven. I love the message this book sends that shows us our loved ones are still with us even though they are gone. We just have to look and feel.