When Chia Martin was diagnosed with cancer, she found her daughter Carrie"s artwork a catalyst to their communication. This beautiful, heartwarming book features Carrie"s art and writing about the emotions evoked by her mother"s illness. Describing her own fears, difficulties and hopes, Carrie doesn"t tell her readers what to feel; rather, she gently invites them into her world, offering them an opportunity to speak, draw, or consider their own feelings. Children need to share their feelings and ask questions, especially in stressful times -- and this book subtly and warmly encourages conversation between children and those who love them. Over two million cancer cases are diagnosed every year in the U.S., so the number of children who must deal with a loved one"s illness is growing; each can benefit from Carrie"s story.