My Daddy’s Crescent Smile

My Daddy’s Crescent Smile is a children’s book offering a message of comfort for kids coping with the death, grief and loss of a father figure. Author Shayla Michelle leans on memories of her dad and co-author Mike Reaves Jr., a beloved postal worker, husband and father. A patient, kindhearted man, rich with wisdom and love, readers experience how Shayla navigates grief, leaning on life lessons in how he lived. The crescent moon reminds her of her father’s smile, a reminder to readers they too are not alone missing those they love. Through sharing her story, she hopes children can feel seen, find connection and know love lives beyond the last breath. Living through sadness is possible.