GLENN RINGTVED / RINGTVED, GLEN
u003cpu003eAware 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.u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eu003cbu003eGlenn Ringtvedu003c/bu003eis a best-selling and award-winning Danish children's author, whose books have been widely translated.u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eu003cbu003eCharlotte Pardiu003c/bu003eis a well-beloved Danish illustrator, who has created numerous books since her first picture book in 2000.u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eu003cbu003eRobert Moulthropu003c/bu003eis a published playwright. He lives in Greenwich Village, New York City.u003cbru003eu003c/pu003e