Max and Grandma and Granpa Winky — Danielle Steel

Max is eagerly awaiting a visit from his Grandma and Grampa Winky. They now live in Arizona and he hardly ever gets to see them. But Grampa calls to say that Grandma is ill, and before long the terrible news comes that Grandma has died.

Max and his family are very sad, but Max's Mommy helps him to understand that Grandma will always be with him in his heart. And when Grampa finally does come to visit, he reminds Max that Grandma loved him and would not want him to be sad.

In this wise and understanding book, Danielle Steel helps parents to help children deal with sudden loss.