“I'll Always Clap for You is sure to be a classic. This book is written in a way that speaks to young and old alike. Addressing grief and loss through the death of a loved one is never easy. Somehow the author manages to convey the impact that those close to us have on our lives that shapes who we are and who we will become that transcends even death. I'll Always Clap for You does not mention death, not even once, yet the reader knows that this message is about death, grief, loss and hope and relationships that are everlasting. The quality and depth of this book is similar to The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, imparting a message that will stay with me forever. I am a mother and grandmother... my 8-year-old granddaughter loves this book. This book will make a great gift to any child experiencing loss and I recommend buying it for that reason. This is my favorite book and I highly recommend it to any person or group that is experiencing or dealing with grief.”

—Leanne Knapp, Mother and Grandmother, OR  

“The author embraces a topic that is always challenging—separation and death. It also opens up the power of memories—knowing that someone who is gone can always be a thought away. Supporting in the imagination, in a loving and encouraging voice. ‘Take another step...you can do it...I knew you could.’ It's rich in color, and the lines and illustrations are fun and remind the reader that a loved one is always close...and ready to clap for you at a moment's notice. Highly recommended!”

—Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shephard  

“I'll Always Clap for You is a heartwarming story which provides comfort to kids experiencing the loss of a loved one and offers parents a sensitive guide to support grieving children. It's unique and colorful illustrations help contextualize the difficult concept of death and creates a means of talking to kids about what can become a lifelong process of grieving.”

—Pamela Wilson, Psy.D., LMFT  

In I’ll Always Clap for You, Terri Bene presents this easygoing mix of solace and gentle humor to children coping with loss as a way to feel that ‘those who have left this world are only a mind-call away.’ This child-accessible approach is reflected in the book's glossy pages: colorful, cartoon-style illustrations; large typeface; and a sense of tenderness in both text and images.”

“An upbeat take that offers children a comforting way to process the loss of a loved one.”

—Kirkus Reviews