SWEET, SWEET MEMORY

Woodson's tone is soft and gentle as she reads her picture book about Sarah's adjustment to her grandfather's death. Sarah's family's sweet remembrances recall vividly the wisdom of a tender man who reminded all of them that "everything and everyone goes on and on." This refrain occurs throughout, reminding listeners and reinforcing the audio's central theme. Woodson's dialogue strongly builds the sense of the caring family that surrounds Sarah, sharing stories and bringing her warmth and comfort. The imagery of Grandfather's garden, which has nurtured Sarah and others, deftly marks the passage of time as well as the bounty of life and love. Woodson's written and spoken narrative gifts provide lyricism and authenticity without oversentimentality. [Published: JANUARY 2026]