Amy's Goodbye

About the Book

A story for children on coming to terms with the loss of a loved one; inspired by the author’s own childhood experiences. For early readers (5-8) or to be read aloud to children (0-6).

Amy’s grandfather is very sick. When Amy goes to visit him in the hospital she learns to overcome her fears about the hospital and her grandpa being sick. With the help of her family and her faith she learns to accept death.

Amy’s Goodbye…2001 IWA (Inspirational Writers Alive) 1st Place Winner in children’s short story fiction.

“This story is well written, clean and clear. It teaches a lesson which children must learn. I couldn’t improve on it.” – judges comments

About the Author

Lauren R. Bamberger is a freelance writer and photographer whose publishing credits include various articles and children’s fiction. She is also the author of “Amy’s Goodbye.” Born and raised in central Pennsylvania she now lives in Little Compton, Rhode Island with her family, where she continues to write for children and adults. She can be reached at LaurenRBamberger@cox.net. Aardvark J. Decoy is not a hippopotamus. He and his family live in Massachusetts, where in his free time he races bumblebees and enjoys the number 5. You can reach him at aardvarkdecoy@hotmail.com. Other titles in the Kids First! Series: Amy’s Goodbye