Reviewed by Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite

Letting go and saying goodbye can be challenging. Everything has a time and season in life whether it’s moving, going to a new school, outgrowing clothes, or losing a loved one or pet. Change is especially hard for children. Sometimes It's Time (Tem Horas que é a Hora) by Jéssica S. Scheumann with illustrations by Saramello is a beautiful bilingual picture book that helps children learn to adapt to those special events in life that we can't control. This story is told through the eyes and voice of a child who realizes that there are situations that cause them to let go or have to say goodbye to things they enjoy. The author gives her story about saying goodbye and letting go at seven years old when she discovered that her father was dead. Initially, she believed that he was injured in an auto accident but once she discovered the truth, this became a traumatic experience for her. She hopes that this book will be helpful and instrumental in channeling conversations between a parent and child during these times.

Sometimes It's Time (Tem Horas que é a Hora) by Jéssica S. Scheumann is ideal for your child to understand and to express their emotions about what they are experiencing in letting go or saying goodbye. Parents can help children navigate these challenges by showing them that it's okay to let go or say goodbye with the understanding that life begins again, but it can appear to be different. To further help in creating a conversation with your child, the author has provided some tips to begin the process. She also stresses the importance of sharing your story of grief if you have one with your child. Sharing your story will help your child to understand that letting go and saying goodbye is a part of everyday life and not to be afraid. Pick up a copy of this book today to help your child make a successful transition in dealing with life’s changes.