Turtle Tears

Ruby’s no-nonsense Nan is grieving for her late husband. She tells Ruby about the turtles she and Pop saw, while on holiday in South America. They cry tears as humans do, and butterflies drink their tears. Nan cries into her tea and her meals, making her chips soggy. To soothe her, Ruby encourages Nan to tell her the story of the turtles. Some healing takes place and her food is a little less soggy. Their favourite thing to do now is to look for butterflies.
The story ends on a beautifully hopeful note, reminding the reader how important it is for adults and children to share their grief.