Bound To Stay Bound

School Library Journal - 08/01/2024 PreS-Gr 3—A young Asian girl recounts the moments when she misses her beloved grandfather. She misses him at the dinner table and when playing board games that they used to share. Her mother reminds her that even when someone passes on, they're always with us in the things we do. The little girl feels her grandfather's presence when she looks at old photos and remembers all the adventures they used to have. Even though she misses her grandfather, she can carry on his memory by showing kindness and continuing the activities they once enjoyed together. With lovingly created illustrations that move between the sepia tones of memory and full color of the child's current life, this book conveys a beautiful depiction of grief. It reminds readers who may be going through similar situations that it's okay to be sad and miss that person. This picture book will be an important tool to facilitate conversations surrounding death and loss. VERDICT A meaningful take on grief and loss that will fill a hole in many collections.—Myiesha Speight - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.