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A Playdate with the Angels

by Dayshia Watters

A child’s lesson in connection and remembrance

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A child’s lesson in connection and remembrance

Josiah’s attempt to teach his little sister Daisy the alphabet becomes a story about what she may be noticing beyond his attention. With their grandmother telling the story, the book brings angels and ancestors into a family conversation about grief, memory, and continued connection. Its central idea is expressed through a child’s perspective, pairing curiosity and imagination with comfort and hope. The religious framing is explicit: the story presents angels as companions who remain close, even when they can no longer be seen.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in stories about angels, ancestors, and spiritual ideas.
  • Families seeking a story that opens conversation about grief and remembrance.
  • Young readers who enjoy family-centered stories involving siblings and a grandparent.

Themes

Grief and remembranceFamily connectionAngels and ancestorsChildhood curiosity and imagination

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Book overview

A Playdate with the Angels is a gentle and magical story where a child Josiah is looking to teach his little sister Daisy her ABC's but she ignores him and seems to be paying attention to something else. Josiah becomes extremely frustrated and although he couldn't teach Daisy her ABC's he learns that babies can see the Angels! A story told by his grandmother with warmth and wonder. Josiah discovers that you can stay connected with the angels even if you can't see them anymore. This book helps young readers and parents navigate grief through curiosity, imagination, comfort, and hope! It's a tender reminder that "the angels and the ancestors are always with you! Right here in your heart" ❤️

This is your reminder that no matter how old you are, you can always go on a playdate with the angels!

 

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