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Product Description Children wonder about Heaven, especially when someone they love goes there. They have questions they are often afraid to ask to grieving adults. When I'm With Jesus is created to minister to young children and older children, with large text for young readers or as a read-to book, and smaller text for older readers. Beautifully illustrated, When I'm With Jesus is a book that helps children see a loved one's transition to Heaven as a joyful thing, and know they are still loved, even when that person is no longer near.There shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain.Revelation 21:4 Review Kimberly Rae and Phyllis Keels have created a masterpiece, which not only answers questions for children young and old, but reaches out in a profound way even to an adult. The adult who reads this book aloud to a grieving child will be deeply moved, even to the point of tears as they also realize that their loved one has gone on to a better place and will never stop loving them. The addition of the Gospel message is the perfect ending for this book and gives even greater strength to the concepts that are depicted in the colorful pages. Truthful, encouraging and full of life.-Reader's FavoriteChildren who are anticipating the loss or have lost a loved one have many feelings and questions. There are few resources that sensitively address these issues from a Christian perspective. Kimberly Rae and Phyllis Keels have created such a resource. I would recommend this book for any child experiencing this kind of loss. -Kim C. Lance, Ed.S Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistWhen I Am with Jesus made me cry- -with joy and with thanks. Biblical truths are so lovingly, tenderly, wisely shared. Already I've called others to read this. It's a little book that speaks in a big way. It's for people big and little of every culture and every generation. I'm already planning my next letter; I'll write for permission to translate this book into the language of the children who surround me! -S.H. Development worker, author, teacher, literature production facilitatorIt is simple, but so profound in dealing with the loss of a loved one and especially as it comes from the heart of the loved one who may already be in Heaven or knows they will be there some day. I loved the illustrations. They were so perfect to go with the words of comfort and hope....this book is such a blessing, and I will highly recommend it to anyone because we all are touched by death and many times must share what this means to a child on their level. B. F. Great-Grandmother, with Granddaughter in HeavenIt was (obviously) written and illustrated from the heart by two who have walked through the valley of the Shadow. Knowing the different responses to grief, I admire anyone who seeks to guide others, in this case the youngest of our Faith, on this very difficult journey. The words are direct but not without great sensitivity. The illustrations were childlike without being childish...It is not afraid to point out the dark and sad places....But it never fails to shine the light of our ultimate hope in Christ's...unending Love.- Rod Kerr, M.Div., Educational Minister, Pastoral Counselor From the Author This book is very special to me, and God sent just the right illustrator for it. When I'm With Jesus has beautiful watercolor paintings that communicate truth and emotion in just the right way for both children and adults. I'd like to introduce the illustrator, Phyllis Keels to you:Because Phyllis has loved ones already in heaven (including her father and her daughter), she wants others to know what a lovely place Jesus has prepared for those who love Him. So when Kimberly Rae asked her to illustrate When I'm with Jesus, Phyllis jumped at the chance.In fact, the first time she read Kimberly's draft manuscript, Phyllis immediately began to see the images she knew she was to draw for each page. Phyllis hoped to displa