Cry, Heart, But Never Break by Glenn Ringtved gives a very unique and heartfelt narrative about grief and death. The death of a loved one is not easy for anyone, and can be difficult for children to understand. Ringtved delivered the message clearly and done in a way that young children can understand and not be overwhelmed. Readers are encouraged to cry and feel sad as they will begin a new life. Death is depicted as a kind, and understanding yet necessary aspect of life, not a monster like in most stories. “Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained?”.

Winner of the 2016 Mildred L. Batchelder Award. A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of 2017.

The author lives in Hjørring in the north of Denmark.

Denmark. Originally published in Danish as Graed blot hjerte by in 2001. English translation by Robert Moulthrop published in the United States by Enchanted Lion in 2016.

Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings make a pact to keep death from taking her away. But Death does arrive all the same, as it must. He comes gently, naturally. And he comes with enough time to share a story with the children that helps them to realize the value of loss to life and the importance of being able to say goodbye.

Glenn Ringtved is a best-selling and award-winning Danish children's author, whose books have been widely translated.

Charlotte Pardi is a well-beloved Danish illustrator, who has created numerous books since her first picture book in 2000.

Robert Moulthrop is a published playwright. He lives in Greenwich Village, New York City.