Charissa Coulthard – författare

"Coulthard dedicates the book to her own mother, who died last year - and her skill is to convey that sense of loss entirely through the eyes of her child narrator. The story will resonate with any young reader who has lost a grandparent; but it will appeal to many an adult too." The Telegraph   This poignant story of love and loss takes readers on a heartfelt journey through the changing seasons as a little girl visits her poorly Nana. Each time she visits, they remember all the special adventures they have shared together. When Nana dies, she leaves the little girl a box of keepsakes that she has secretly collected from their moments together. Through these shared memories, this moving story gently touches on the concept of bereavement in a way that is both comforting and easy for young children to understand. Based on the author’s personal experience, The Fun We Had was inspired by the bond shared between her young son and his Nana who passed away from cancer just before it was published. She wanted to write something about loss that would ultimately celebrate how powerful and precious our memories of loved ones are — especially when we no longer have them close. This book serves as a gentle introduction to the concept of loss, helping children process their emotions and find comfort in the memories of their loved ones. Charissa Coulthard's lyrical rhyming text captures the essence of love, loss, and the comfort found in cherished memories. Sam Usher’s exquisite illustrations are full of beautiful and touching details. With a focus on treasuring joyful moments, even in times of illness. The recurring message that their love is enough – even if they can’t make their loved one better – provides comfort and reassurance to young readers dealing with the sickness or loss of a loved one. Perfect for families experiencing bereavement, seeking a gentle way to introduce the topic to young children.

"Coulthard dedicates the book to her own mother, who died last year - and her skill is to convey that sense of loss entirely through the eyes of her child narrator. The story will resonate with any young reader who has lost a grandparent; but it will appeal to many an adult too." The TelegraphThe Fun We Had

This poignant story of love and loss takes readers on a heartfelt journey through the changing seasons as a little girl visits her poorly Nana. Each time she visits, they remember all the special adventures they have shared together. When Nana dies, she leaves the little girl a box of keepsakes that she has secretly collected from their moments together. Through these shared memories, this moving story gently touches on the concept of bereavement in a way that is both comforting and easy for young children to understand.  Based on the author’s personal experience, The Fun We Had was inspired by the bond shared between her young son and his Nana who passed away from cancer just before it was published. She wanted to write something about loss that would ultimately celebrate how powerful and precious our memories of loved ones are — especially when we no longer have them close.   This book serves as a gentle introduction to the concept of loss, helping children process their emotions and find comfort in the memories of their loved ones. Charissa Coulthard's lyrical rhyming text captures the essence of love, loss, and the comfort found in cherished memories. Sam Usher’s exquisite illustrations are full of beautiful and touching details. With a focus on treasuring joyful moments, even in times of illness. The recurring message that their love is enough – even if they can’t make their loved one better – provides comfort and reassurance to young readers dealing with the sickness or loss of a loved one. Perfect for families experiencing bereavement, seeking a gentle way to introduce the topic to young children.

My dad leaned in and whispered: "When you're big what will you be?"And with his words, I hugged him tight and told him: "Super Me!"On a day out with his dad, a boy searched high and low for superheroes so he can find out how to be one when he grows up. He's heard they're super fast, super strong and good at rescues - and he needs to ask them how it's done!Each time the boy is disappointed not to find a superhero, his dad gently points out the ways in which the boy has the superpower already - that, in fact, if you look closely, there are heroes all around... A heartwarming family adventure from the creators of The Fun We Had.Acclaim for The Fun We Had: "This is how to tell little ones about grief" - Telegraph