Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs is a well written and beautifully illustrated book. It underscores for young children that nature itself can be a intimate link in remembering love. I'm sure it will help many children. I am happy to include it as a resource in Life and Loss: A Guide to Help Grieving Children.

– Linda Goldman, www.childrensgrief.net

Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs is pure poetry and a visual feast for the eyes. Written and illustrated by two friends, Susan and Courtenay have taken a sad subject about separation and created a beautiful consoling book for children. It is written in dialogue, but is very lyrical and inspirational. It is the perfect book to use with children when they are dealing with separation from a parent because of deployment or job, loss, illness, divorce, and tragedy. The dialogue in the book gives kids the vocabulary to feel connected and to feel the presence of a loved one — and it’s all done through signs of nature. The illustrations are big, vibrant and breathtaking, and include children from all cultures. The book is simply beautiful!

– Patricia Tilton, Childrensbooksheal.com

All I can say is WOW! The story is beautifully written and illustrated. I think the idea of finding love in something as constant as the natural world is brilliant. The story gives me goosebumps. This is a book that would be a perfect fit to read to my TK class at the beginning of the year, when kids are worried about spending the day away from their parents. I would also recommend the story to parents whose child is experiencing separation anxiety. It is a lovely book.

– Jessica Mustard, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

I have found that adults often struggle with how to approach sad subjects with kids and struggle themselves with how to cope with loss. These gentle words and bright, colorful images give kids - and their adults - a vocabulary to stay connected. I believe that we, the living, are life after death and this book is a gentle reminder of the beautiful life that connects us all.

– Joanna Lezak, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

In this touching, narrative it is easy to see that a parent's love is all around us, no matter where we are. Through delightful question and answer dialogue accompanied by vibrant, engaging illustrations, the authors capture the curiosity and fears of childhood with loving reassurances by a parent that "Hugs by moon, kisses by sun. I'll always love you Little One." The intertwining of nature and storytelling is nicely done and adds to the feeling of parental love knowing no bounds. This book will easily become a bedtime favorite for children of any age and really should be a part of every home library. Beautifully done!

– Stacey A. May, MLIS, Children's Librarian

Susan Bernardo and Courtenay Fletcher have teamed up to create a beautiful children's book with a simple but powerful message: love lasts forever. We can't wait to get this book and its healing message into the hands of all of our shelter partners -- in fact, we plan to develop art curriculum to accompany it!

– Cathy Salser, Executive Director, A Window Between Worlds

This heartwarming book oozes with love and will bring tears to your eyes. I can't wait to cuddle with my kids and read it to them.

– Farnaz Simantob, Licensed clinical psychologist and mom of three