This book is beautiful, The message and the illustrations. It brought me to tears, but it is a very wholesome story. It is a an amazing story to use for the children to explain about death and that it is okay to have these big feelings about it. this book does not need more explaining the story is so incredibly heartfelt. because ‘All will be well, all will be well, everything will be well’

All Will Be Well is a book by Lacy Finn Borgo to help children understand illness, loss, and death. The book will be comforting and help begin and further conversations for children going through hard times.

*I received a dARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

All will be well ist ein Bilderbuch, das mit tollen Illustrationen zum Herbst beeindruckt. Doch das Thema ist nicht der Herbst, sondern der Verlust eines geliebten Menschen und wie Kinder damit umgehen lernen. Es ist ein christliches Buch, die Message ist Gott liebt dich, Gott liebt den Menschen, den du verloren hast, vertraue darauf alles wird gut.

A Christian view of death is given in All Will Be Well by Lacy Finn Borgo. This lovely fall setting story follows Julian and her sick grandmother in the last days before she passes away. Of course, it is the hope that she will get well but that does not always happen in this life so the story is authentic and realistic. Reading the book with my first grade granddaughter I could see that she had the same questions that Julian had. It opened the way for further discussion which I would recommend.

My granddaughter gave the book 4 Stars probably because Julian’s grandmother didn’t get well. Her favorite part was the lesson on God always loves each of us. Death is inevitable but we still find it difficult to talk about with others. I loved how Julian’s grandmother did just that in such a gracious and open way. For that reason this book received 5 stars from me. So rounding it out is 4.5 Stars from us.

The publisher through Net Galley provided a digital ARC. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts.

A good book to help little ones with big feelings.

I am glad I got a digital ARC of this title via NetGalley.

All will be well is the perfect book for parents who want something sweet and simple that will include positive beliefs about god. The illustrations are beautiful and shows how much god loves and protects his creation. This book will help free your children of fears!

I was drawn to this book because of the title which I recognized as part of a famous quote by Julian of Norwich, which I love: "All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well." This short children's picture book also includes the quote, "We live and we last because God loves us." Such beautiful and true theology! If you are here, then God loves you!

This book also helps children (and adults!) know it's okay to feel their emotions, and how it helps to name them. (Sometimes sad feels like mad, for example.) It also shows Julian processing her grief of her Mima dying: "Why didn't you make Mima well?" she asked God. Like Job, she does not get a direct answer to her question, but she is reminded that God loves her and God loved Mima and "All will be well, all will be well, everything will be well." These are big themes, big questions, and big feelings we all still struggle with as adults, packaged in an age-appropriate, wise and loving way for children. I think the best children's books are ones might be the ones like this one that resonate with us as adults as well.

This book is about a little girl whose grandma is sick and then eventually died. It shows how this little girl understand what is happening to her grandma and she also comprehends what death means. This is a religious book that depicts that all will be well even when we loose someone we love. It also shares a lesson that not all prayers are answered and everything has its purpose.

The story is beautiful. I think children can definitely understand what sickness is and where it might lead to. It just takes words and explanation for them to know and maybe they might have been in exposure with the situations that’s why they are able to understand how it meant.

Julian is a good girl. She understands that her grandma is sick and that she needs to pray to God for her grandma to be well. Even her grandma is the one who tells her that even if she dies, all will be well. It’s good that Julian remembers what her grandma tells her. It’s bittersweet.

I would also like to mention that the drawing is adorable and attractive. I love the font and how it changes colours and even the positions!

Thank you to NetGalley and InterVarsity Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a beautiful book to help little ones with some very big feelings. I loved how the author normalized the range of feelings people feel when dealing with uncertainty and loss. Feelings of hurt and anger, sadness and worry….all normalized and acknowledged. This is important for young people to learn about and then be better equipped with having these big emotions and having faith that all will be well. This is a beautiful book!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review and opinion. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In addition to significant occurrences like death, children can also suffer sadness and grief just like adults do. People may feel intense emotions like anxiety, fear, sadness, and rage during these seasons. We all have our own ways of expressing our emotions, and these ways might range from acting out to withdrawing, or everything in between. The illustrations are very expressive and tender. I feel the warmth when I read it.

Easily 5 stars. I would be surprised if this book is not nominated for some awards. In fact, any book that would win over this one would have to be quite phenomenal. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. The introduction of Julian of Norwich ("All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well) to children (and adults) is well done.

Back when I took my education classes, the only book we had for children about the death of a loved one was a book comparing dying to dying leaves. I would have loved to have had this book. It does fall into the category of religious books so it might not make it into the reading at a state school; however, it is a precious book to share with children when a loved one is dying (or has died) or a beloved pet has died or even for sadness that comes our way in daily life. The reader does have to keep in mind how his/her own child or grandchild handles sadness (but there is a happiness and joy in the book as well), yet many children and adults will see this as a lovely book to help us remember that God's loving presence is with us day in and day out.

I had heard of the book prior to asking for this ARC (with many thanks to NetGalley and InterVarsity Press), and I am buying my own hardbound copy. I believe the publication date is October 3, 2022. I highly recommend the book.

So lovely to have a book about bereavement for children who believe in God. I am from Norwich, and was very interested in seeing the title. This is up here for me with the one about the Dragonflies.

This was a touching story about how children handle grief. The message was clear and tangible, which I think is important for little ones. As a teacher, I would recommend this book to parents who are dealing with loss to help their children process their emotions.

I read this book with my 8 yr old daughter. We thought it was a good book. She said it was, “good and sad.” The book talked about a sick grandma and a little girl who asked for God to make her well and that did not happen. We know that not all prayers get answered and that’s hard to deal with as adults, so for kids it can be a greater struggle. I thought the author did a wonderful job expressing the feeling of Julian (the little girl in the story.) My daughter related to her well. The illustrations were lovely as well. I love how throughout the entire story the author emphasized how God is in nature. How God reminded Julian that He loved her and that all would be well. We really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author.

This is a book for adults to read to kids, at least initially, as they can process the children's grief together. The middle part of the book feels somewhat forced to make it's point. Most children won't have such deep conversations with dying grandparents. But I do love how she tells Julian the story of Julian of Norwich. It's obviously a story she has told many times before, and she shares Julian of Norwich's words in a natural way that makes sense to a child. My favorite parts of the book are when young Julian is outside, getting angry with God and also letting God comfort her through the falling hazelnuts. I think Julian of Norwich would approve of this use of her words. Not for every child, but a good choice for those aged 4-8 walking through grief.

"All Will Be Well" introduces young readers to healthily cope with grief and keep faith on the creator when everything seems hopeless.

There are some relations on this earth that are irreplaceable. Losing any of those relationships to death : a parental figure or a closed one can be as scary as never ending nightmares. Julian's granny was ill and bedridden which made her sad. .She was in constant fear of losing her and felt like her prayers were unanswered making her angry at God. But Mima explains her that God can be trusted and we are loved. The story skillfully captures the beautiful bond between a young girl and her grandmother and reflects on the excruciating pain that follows when the grandma dies of natural cause. It shows how grief can affect anyone, especially kids who aren't familiar with the concept of death and afterlife. It also incorporates amazing illustrations which helped me to feel the book even more deeply. An amazing lesson paired with colorful illustrations indeed make it a chef's kiss.

A beautiful tale to show children that God loves them always and that He loves everyone no matter how small - even the tiny walnut. Using Julian of Norwich’s famous and supportive phrase ‘all will be well and all will be well’, Lacy Finn Borgo reassures children via this book, and the beautiful colours, that when we die we go to be with God and are looked after. A simple tale giving comfort to children in their grief at losing someone.

This beautifully illustrated picture book explores a girl's emotions over her grandmother's sickness and eventual death. Before she dies, the grandmother shares words of encouragement about God's love and shares the story of Julian of Norwich. The book conveys practical ways that children can remember God's love and try to feel His presence, even when He doesn't answer their prayers the way that they want Him to, and includes a note at the end for parents who are helping their children navigate grief.

Helping our children work thru grief, anxiety, and confusion of all that is happening is being engaged with our children. This short book is one little girls story about facing the illness of her grandmother and ultimately her passing away. God shows us love thru his people and the relationships we build. This grandmother knew she would be gone soon and wanted her granddaughter to know how loved she was. Our children need us as much as we need them thru these difficult times.

A special thank you to Intervarsity Press and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

This is a story that helps kids understand grief through religion. I’m not a religious person per se but I appreciate a different perspective.