A Very Young Reaper

About the Book

Tim Reaper is not like the other kids. In fact, everything he touches, from the grass beneath his bony feet to the flowers he longs to sniff, wither at his touch. Tim feels sad and alone until a chance meeting with a sick old porcupine reveals that what makes him different from everyone else is actually what makes him special to others. This nonsecular tale of a young reaper’s coming to grips with the reality of death will give families a chance to introduce the subject of death, be it a pet or family member. Tim Reaper’s choice to accept his peculiar differences and adapt his world to work within his own boundaries also speaks to other abled people of all ages. An ending that introduces death with dignity, all tied up in a healthy and fun story line with nonfrightening characters, will help parents communicate these varied and difficult-to-broach subjects with family members of all ages.

About the Author

With his varied resume since graduating from Middlebury College with a major in Fine Arts and minors in Math and Physics, Winslow Furber has convinced himself that he is a polymath, when, in fact, he has most likely just managed to reap the positive benefits of attention deficiency disorder. The former sculptor, jeweler, financial planner and boatyard manager is now an illustrator, contractor, sea captain and baker unwavering in his belief that pie is a breakfast food. Yet his art is woven throughout all of his pursuits, much like the shavings of cheddar cheese in his apple pie. Winslow’s dad puns are the stuff of legend, and he is convinced there is a song for everything, an opinion he is willing to back with off-keyed singing, much to the embarrassment of his two daughters. Winslow lives in Portland, Maine when he is not sailing, which is, unfortunately, more a dream than reality.