When Will My Woodlouse Wake Up?

A funny, charming and uplifting picture book about loss, the circle of life, and what happens when a beloved pet bug dies. When his pet woodlouse won’t wake up one day, Ross learns from his big sister all about definite, incredible deadness. But if Lord Jeffry isn’t here anymore, where exactly is he? The siblings go to the library to see if they can find out, and although Ross misses his pet, he is comforted thinking of the adventures he might be having now. Eating pears in heaven . . . reincarnated into another animal . . . or perhaps all of his goodness has gone back into the earth to grow something beautiful.A gentle and funny introduction to grief and bereavement, explaining some of the belief systems about what happens after death.

Sarah Tagholm (Author) Sarah Tagholm is a children's author who loves writing about confused animals, mischievous children and all things bizarro. She is passionate about encouraging a love of reading, libraries and availability of books for all children. Sarah lives with her husband and son in Cornwall, where they spend so much time in the sea it's a wonder they haven't grown gills!Manu Montoya (Illustrator) Manu Montoya Escobar was born in Medellín, Colombia. She studied Graphic Design and Advertising, and Art Direction in Barcelona. She grew up both in the city and the country and spent most of her childhood drawing, playing with plants, animals and exploring the woods. Manu has worked for advertising agencies such as DDB and McCANN Worldgroup and as an illustrator for some of the best known publishing houses. She loves working with gouache, coloured pencils, ink, and digital media. She lives and works in Barcelona.