The Great Big Ark in the Sky by Liz Ballard Hamm

The artistry of Ballard, Hamm, and Koo is on display, and their reverence for the subject of love, loss, and loving again will likely comfort many young and not-so-young alike. What a gentle and kind way to teach children that death is not an end, but a transition. Its tender language and gorgeous child-friendly illustrations pulled me in immediately. I’m thankful that this book continues to expand the options parents have to explore these topics with their children.’ - Joy Outland-Brock, LCSW and therapist’Reading The Great Big Ark in the Sky was a delight. This book honors these relationships while illustrating the importance of giving kids language to talk about loss and death. This book provides an opportunity for families facing difficult times to imagine the possibilities and open the door for processing their loss across faiths.’ - Samara Musselman, MT, M.Ed., early childhood educator’The most significant relationships of a child’s life can be those they share with their pets. The illustrations and placement of the words on the page provide a sense of wonder and adventure suitable for a variety of ages spanning the youngest of listeners to more advanced readers. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.Review ‘The story is an enchanting tale of acceptance and assurance when a child faces the loss of a pet. Her portfolio can be found on her website,. Today, Lucy pursues her passions in art and design as a suburbanite living outside Washington, DC.

After moving to the States, she attended Virginia Commonwealth University, studying communication arts and developing her skills as an illustrator.

Lucy Koo is a South Korean-born artist who creates detailed illustrations inspired by her childhood living in Seoul, where her home had a view of Bukhansan Mountain. More information about the authors and their book can be found at their website,. 'The Great Big Ark in the Sky' is Liz and Andrew's first picture book. She enjoys exploring the wilds of Richmond, VA with her husband, Andrew Hamm their children, Ruby and Gabriel and their loving dog, Boba. Liz is a student at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing.

He is currently engaged in postgraduate studies at the University of Virginia. Today, Andrew adventures through life as a writer, actor, and teacher living in Culpeper, VA, with his dog Luke at his side. Liz also studied theatre at Catawba College and went on to work as an actor for Virginia Repertory Theatre, where she and Andrew performed children's theatre together for young audiences across the country. Andrew went on to study theatre at James Madison University and embark on a career in the performing arts.

Andrew, Liz, and their younger brother Taylor all shared a passion for storytelling from a very early age. Liz Ballard Hamm & Andrew Ballard are siblings who grew up in rural Virginia, where they spent their childhood exploring the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with their dogs.

The Great Big Ark in the Sky by Liz Ballard Hamm