Up Toward the Light

By: Granger Smith, Laura Watkins

Narrated by: Granger Smith

Read by the author.

Through a simple conversation between a boy and a tree, country-music star Granger Smith shares an incredibly powerful and deeply moving story filled with life lessons on loss, grief, and the strength gained in finding the light and the will to move forward with joy and purpose.

In this wonder-filled and inspiring story of surprising loss but found strength, a boy encounters a red oak who shares forest wisdom about the rich soil and the nourishing sun, pointing the boy toward a simple truth about moving on: we must grow toward the light. This book

• is for ages 4 to 8;
• is a message of hope and strength that is passed through generations;
• shares the value of pain, grief, and reaching out of the darkness toward the light; and
• is perfect for fans of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse; The Velveteen Rabbit; The Invisible String or other beloved stories that teach life lessons through simple but profound moments.

As you settle into the soothing nature of Granger's storytelling, let this meaningful interaction between a boy and a tree guide you toward the purpose and goodness of life.

Truth and Inspiration in One Book!

This book is phenomenal. A beautiful book about grief and growth and how to move forward. It's powerful! Will share with friends and family.

Amazing

Another amazing book by Granger. A great story for parents and grandparents to read to their littles. A story an adult can enjoy.

No tears are wasted!

I really enjoyed the life lessen about the tears and rebirth of the leaves in their time of growing. The roots went deep for for strength and help in the time when the storms came, how very important that is!