<div><p>Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings make a pact to keep death from taking her away. But Death does arrive all the same, as it must. He comes gently, naturally. And he comes with enough time to share a story with the children that helps them to realize the value of loss to life and the importance of being able to say goodbye.</p><p><b>Glen Ringtved </b>is a best-selling and award-winning Danish children's author, whose books have been widely translated.</p><p><b>Charlotte Pardi </b>is a well-beloved Danish illustrator, who has created numerous books since her first picture book in 2000.</p><p><b>Robert Moulthrop </b>is a published playwright. He lives in Greenwich Village, New York City.</p></div>