Elba has a black block. She's been dragging it around for a long time.
Norris dances everywhere he goes, even uphill. He is always surrounded by a happy cloud of butterflies.
Can Norris and his butterflies help ease Elba's sadness and convince her to join them on a trip to the ocean?
This tender exploration of loss illuminates how kindness, empathy, and friendship can lift our spirits and see us through many tomorrows. It will resonate with anyone who has experienced hardship or grief, from the death of a loved one or a pet, to a friend moving away, or the transition to a new home or family situation.
Charlotte Agell was born in Norsjö, Sweden, and grew up in Montreal, Canada. She is the mother of two grown children and works as a teacher in Saco, Maine. She is the author and illustrator of several picture books, chapter books, and young adult fiction in Canada and abroad. You can learn more about her work at charlotteagell.com.
Ana Ramírez is a visual artist who worked as an animator on Pixar's Academy Award-winning Coco, and illustrated the companion picture book Coco: Miguel and the Grand Harmony. Ana grew up in Guanajuato, Mexico, and lives in Oakland, California.