But I didn’t get to say good-bye were Truman’s first words when his Momma told him his Pop Pop had died. In this tender story, Truman’s mom teaches him how to keep his grandfather’s memories alive in his mind and heart and in the things that he would do later in life. You will follow a young boy as his grandfather teaches him important life lessons and values. This story helps those who have dealt with a personal loss find comfort through memories. When someone you love becomes a memory–that memory can become a treasure. Children will enjoy the colorful illustrations as well as have fun locating the cardinal on most of the pages.