"Nana Margaret Went to Heaven!" is a children's picture book. This story is about the death of a grandmother. The death of a grandparent is a tragic event for any child. The objective of the story is of one child's understanding of how important it is to express emotions and grief a loved one. The story aids young children to deal and accept the death of a grandparent as part of life. Death is a sad event. The story allows the child to be sad. It is ok to cry. Being able to feel sadness and express sadness is a significant element of growing into an emotionally well centered human being. The story explains death in a simple way. In this picture book, Both Lulu and her brother are visiting their ailing beloved Nana. Their grandmother is very ill and about to pass away. Everyone is sad. The children are coming to pay respect to their Nana and also to say goodbye. The story is about celebrating family and in this occasion it is the celebration of the life of a grandmother that is much loved by her family and grandchildren. This tastefully illustrated and emotionally evocative whimsical story simply tells the event. The story introduces the young child to feel ok when they are sad. Crying is ok! A tragic event sometimes is part of life and the loss of a beloved grandparent is a significant sad event that most children do experience. The outcome of sharing one's emotions is important. Family means a source of comfort and nurturing for the young child. Being an active member of a family will allow the space for children to build and develop trust, sense of identity and mostly a sense of belonging. To share one's emotions in an expressive way is important for the development of the emotionally well balanced healthy individual. The family provides children with a sense of a unique identity. This interpersonal relationship will help them grow and develop effectively. A family is a source of emotional support and refuge. The family relations do contribute significantly to benefit the child's thriving process. Children flourish when they are in a reliable environment, one that provides love, trust, nurture, kindness and security. All these elements are integral attributes for the child's well development and growth. The story paves the way for other children to be comfortable and be willingly interactive with other family members to bond and build an everlasting relationship. Children at young age learn through their daily life experiences to relate to one another in a productive and positive way. In the meantime, they develop a sense of their being that is emotionally well balanced. The story is informative and educational. Children will naturally relate to the story. The information is drawn and presented based on concrete knowledge and learning processes that are part of their daily life experiences.
About the Author: Osanna Rosa is a children's picture book author. She is the creator of the children's picture book series: Bella Bear, Emem Bear, Bello Enzo Bear books and The Family picture book series. Osanna has worked with young children in different settings. "Nana Margaret Went to Heaven!" is the author's latest book published. Most recent published works of the author also include: "We Are Cousins", "My Friend Emma's Garden!", "Bello Enzo Bear Our Space!" and "Bello Enzo Bear The Bug Inspector". Bella Bear series is the author's first children's picture book collection. Included in this series are: "Bella Bear Picking Berries", "Bella Bear; I am a Big Sister", "Bella Bear, My Cousin Candy Bear", "Bella Bear's Spring Time Picnic" 1st volume, "Bella Bear It is Summer Time" 2nd volume, "Bella Bear, It is Autumn" 3rd volume, " Bella Bear It is Winter Time-Let us go Skiing!" 4th volume in the season's books, "Bella Bear, My Little Brother-Bello Enzo Bear", "Bella Bear Goes To School" and "Bella Bear's Friend Sophie The Chef". Emem Bear books are the second series of picture books. Included in this series are: "Emem Bear Goes Potty", "Emem Bear Likes Bubble Bath", "Emem Bear I Am Two Years Old" and "Emem Bear Baking Cookies". Bello Enzo Bear is the third series of picture books collection published by the author which includes: "Keep Green! Let Us Go To The Park!", "Bello Enzo Bear Likes Music" and "Happy Father's Day Dada Bear!" The Family book series is the author's latest work. Includes in this series: "We Are Cousins" and "Nana Margaret Went to Heaven!". Osanna also authored and published an instructional base unit entitled, "The Art of Hand-Built Pottery; One Child's Creativity". Osanna has earned a BA in History and Minor in Philosophy from UCLA. And a MA in Education/Curriculum Teaching & Learning from Sonoma State University.