When Cherry Blossoms Fall
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2026

​★“When Cherry Blossoms Fall is a rare picture book that holds loss and beauty in the same gentle hand—it’s sure to resonate most with families navigating grief and anyone who loves books that celebrate intergenerational bonds and cultural heritage.”

—Children's Book Reviews (starred review)

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★“A first purchase for all libraries, this is a resource for celebrating spring but also for recognizing the beauty and brevity of all life.”

—School Library Journal (starred review)

 

"A lovely, thoughtful addition to any children’s library seeking books dealing with grief, especially those in search of books with a Japanese cultural context."

—Booklist Review

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“An elegantly moving, if lofty, exploration of time and transition.”

—Kirkus Reviews

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"Though the theme may resonate more with adults, the story is still moving and the gouache and watercolor art, stunning. An apt symbol for enduring memories, the boro Hībāchan embroiders is an indigo-colored traditional textile of repeatedly mended material known for lasting decades.."

—Great Horn Book Review

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