I was unable to download and read this book before it expired, so I'm unable to give an honest review of it.

I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was just beautiful. The pictures were so gorgeous. That alone would rate it a 5 from me. The story of the relationship between the grandfather and grandmother was beautiful. I had a close relationship with my grandparents, so this book really hit close.

If All the World Were... by Joseph Coelho is a poignant tale about a young girl facing the death of her grandfather. Told through lyrical prose and gorgeous artwork, we see her favourite memories of being with her grandfather, expressed through seasonal imagery. I'm going to be honest. This book brought tears to my eyes. It was my paternal grandmother who I was closest to in all my family. When she passed, it devastated me. I'm thankful for all the time I had with her. I read this with my cubs, which led to discussions regarding death. As a concept, it's not foreign to them. We've had furbabies pass. But this seems to have brought the full realisation that I or Jonas, or others in the family, won't always be around.

***Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

A beautiful story that explains death and dying to children. The prose is simple and moving, and the illustrations are bright an colorful. This would be a great book to help a child that has lost a grandparent.

If All the World is a book about GRIEF and how to cope with it.

The book is written in 1st person perspective of a little girl, who is really close with her granddad. She loves her granddad and understands he is getting old. Then one day... no more granddad. 

She picks up her journal and starts painting and writing down her memories of her granddad, so that she never forgets them and the happy memories of her granddad stays with her forever. 

This book is a great way of showing little kids how to deal with grief. We all loose our loved ones all the time. Be it our parents, our grandparents, a pet... We all have different ways of dealing with it. Some of us gets angry, destructive, others become withdrawn and becomes frustrated. But this book shows another healthier way of dealing with it. By  remembering the person we have lost and all the good times we spent with them. 

Like all other children books by this publisher, the illustrations of this book is also really charming, colorful and very attractive. My almost 4 year old son really loved it <3

A beautiful story of a little girl's love for her Grandfather and their relationship. This book deals with loss and mirrors the seasons of grief in their relationship through the seasons of the year. It beautifully illustrates the way the memories of our loved ones lives on, even after they are gone.

The illustrations are beautiful and are what initially attracted me to the book. I also love that the characters are from India, it's important to me that we have diverse books.

Thank you to #NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an advance e-copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Book is about little girl who loved her granddad dearly and carries his memory along with her. I liked the blurb and purpose of writing the book.

Book started with little girl telling the activities she did with her granddad in different seasons and shows her love for granddad by telling how happy she was how much she enjoyed all the time of all season with her granddad. I loved the way author gave word to all those moments a ‘Kaleidoscope of memory’ and the illustration of it was really beautiful.

The writing was poetic and young girl’s perspective to the story made it warm and heart touching that can take the reader back to memory lane of their grandparents. The bond between girl and granddad was sweet, I could feel girl’s strong attachment to him. The granddad in the story was Indian. Storyline was creative. I loved these lines below, in fact all the lines the depicted child’s imagination and love for her granddad.

“If all the world were deep space, I’d orbit my granddad like the moon and our laughs would be shooting stars.”

The book is very colorful with kid’s imagination. I loved the way child poured out her sadness through a memory in a book preserving them for forever. It was great idea to help kids to cope with the loss of their loved ones.

why 4 Stars-
I would like it even more if author had written more on child’s emotion after the loss and also parents’ involvement with their kid helping her to put her thoughts and emotions into that diary. It seemed like granddad thought about it beforehand kid just understood the purpose of that.

Overall, it was moving engaging and beautiful story book that kids would love to read.

A little girl spends a year—though that’s probably a metaphor—with her grandpa, whom she clearly adores. She even wishes she could replant all his birthdays so he never grows old. But how does she cope when he’s no longer there?
Her answer probably doesn’t help with the pain, but becomes a fitting tribute, and is likely a good idea for those who have recently gone through it.
The artwork has a sketchy—as in being colored sketches, not unclear or hinky—quality to them that help the story along.

This book is such a precious story of a granddaughter's love for her granddad. She chronicles the sweet, happy memories that they share. They have happy traditions and enjoy spending time together.

Even when a big life change occurs, the narrator still focuses on the love and joy that her granddad brought. She works through her grief by writing her memories down in her journal.

Highly recommend this book. Thanks, NetGalley, for the read in exchange for an honest review.

Make sure you have your tissues ready for this one! If All the World is a heartfelt story about the love and bond between a little girl and her grandfather! What happens when your grandfather is your whole world and then suddenly that world is gone? You channel inward, remember and celebrate all of the wonderful moments you shared together! This is a story that reminds us that our loved ones live on forever in our hearts and cherished memories of them! A must read for everyone! This is the perfect book to discuss and/or prepare young children for the loss of a loved one.

This book portrays the beautiful relationship between a grandad and his grandchild throughout the seasons and the way they explore the world together. My 6 year old son really enjoyed it although he didn’t pick up on the fact that the grandad passed away until I explained how this was portrayed.

I was pleasantly surprised by If all the World Were. It took a tough occurrence at almost any age put a clever spin on it. Most of this story focuses on the good times, and when someone does pass on their legacy is left in a unique way. The little girl is likable and I think some kids will be able to relate to her in a a few ways. Truly one of the more interesting children’s books I have read in a while.

If All the World is a children's storybook that narrates the story of a little girl and his memories with his late grandad. Those who can read this will certainly be touched by the compelling memories and wishes of the girl for his grandpa. One of the most poignant lessons that readers can get from the story is that the love by our loved ones may still linger or stay with us, even if they are already gone.

This is a beautifully done picture book that explores a little girl's love for her grandfather and how she copes with her grief when he dies. It reads like a testament to their love. It offers the opportunity to discuss death, grief and ways we cope when our loved ones pass. The illustrations have a soft, reminiscent quality while showing beloved memories celebrated. This title has a place in every library and would be a helpful gift to a child going through the grief process after losing a loved one.

'If All the World' by Joseph Coelho with illustrations by Allison Colpoys was an emotionally packed book with a beautiful message and illustrations.

The book follows the journey of a child and her grandad through the seasons of the year. There are walks through flowers and toys and stories from grandad's childhood. Grandad gifts a journal and a special pencil to write with. Throughout the book, the child makes wishes for the grandad for more birthdays or better health.

The foreshadowing is there all along, but it's still strong when the ending comes. I read children's books because they can have full emotions, and this one was no exception. I found myself finishing this one with tears in my eyes. What a beautiful book to share with the children in your life.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Frances Lincoln Children's Books, Quarto Publishing Group, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

This was a nice book about a granddaughter's love for her grandpa. It was sad and definitely a lot of people can relate to. I was once like the girl. I had a grandpa who I loved so much but nothing can bring my grandpa physically back. Although it is sad, it is nice to see the girl's memories of her grandpa. The ending was definitely a surprise. It is worth the read with your son and/or daughter. I do hope I can get a physical copy.

Thanks #NetGalley for the free copy.

Thank you Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group (Frances Lincoln Childrens) for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The author says on the back cover that this book is dedicated to everyone who misses someone. The story is something that I think everyone can relate to. We've all lost someone and we all miss them. The art was beautiful and really colorful. The story was touching. It teaches us that we all lose people and what's important is for us to keep their memories alive, and my doing that they'll always be with us.

This is a short, sweet and lovely picture book about a young girl's love for her grandfather and the memories that they build together. The grandfather's death is gently implied in the story; the reader watches as his granddaughter is sustained by her memories and his gifts to her. The illustrations are appealing and warm. This book is a good one for parents to read to young children who are coping with loss. It is a gentle and affirming story.

Oh this utterly gorgeous picture book gave me all the feels, I just wanted to hug it (and it's adorable little girl) to my chest! I had tears in my eyes at the end, definitely one of my favourite picture books that I've read so far this year. Great for children dealing with bereavement yes but also just a beautiful story to share with little ones that you love. The relationship between the girl and her grandfather is so sweetly described and drawn that your heartstrings are tugged from the first few pages. Favourite quote ' If all the world were springtime, I would replant my grandad's birthdays so that he would never get old' , if only we could do this for our loved ones.

This book is a beautiful, moving picture book that introduces young children to the concept of death and grief. A young girl paints a picture of memories with her grandfather and how she wishes she could have held on to him a little longer. As she learns to cope with his death she recalls happy memories and recognises that although he is gone, her memories will always be there. I will definitely consider using this book in the classroom to support children who might be grieving with it's effective language and beautiful illustrations.