Cinnamon Roll Sunday tells the story from the point of view of Noah as he witnesses his father’s decline from cancer. He notices everything is changing and the time he is able to spend with his father becomes more precious.

The author, Jennifer Allen, LMFT, ATR-BC, prepares the reader for the reality of the impending loss while encouraging us to continue meaningful family rituals like Cinnamon Roll Sunday with the knowledge that these memories will be a source of comfort and joy during our time of sorrow.

This story is ideally suited to elementary school age children and can facilitate a conversation between parents and children. The illustrations reveal the physical changes we see in our loved one who is approaching the end of life. In so doing, they demystify the process of physical decline taking away some of the fear and anxiety children might otherwise experience.