Heather Smith (1) (1968–)

Author of The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden

For other authors named Heather Smith, see the disambiguation page.

Heather Smith (1) has been aliased into Heather T. Smith.

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Works by Heather Smith

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Works have been aliased into Heather T. Smith.

The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden (2019) 77 copies, 4 reviews

A Plan for Pops (2019) 55 copies, 4 reviews

Angus All Aglow (2018) 45 copies, 4 reviews

Baygirl (2013) 32 copies, 7 reviews

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Common Knowledge

Birthdate: 1968
Gender: female
Short biography: Originally from Newfoundland, Heather Smith now resides in Waterloo, Ontario, with her husband and three children. Her Newfoundland roots inspire much of her writing. For more information visit www.heathertsmith.com.

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The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden by Heather Smith

This one broke my heart and then made it warm and fuzzy again. Loss of a loved one is such an individual experience, but once you've gone through it, you can empathize with others who lose a loved one. The idea of a phone booth to connect to a loved one who passed is such a smart idea. It gives you a private place to talk to someone you lost. I imagine holding that receiver to your ear makes it feel more real. I love that this was a real story brought to life and shared in a picture book.
This is my favorite picture book about grief and loss so far.… (more)

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Jennaray7 | 3 other reviews | Nov 22, 2024 |

A Plan for Pops by Heather Smith

So poetic and beautiful. So heartwarming, too. I love that it talks about *near* end-of-life issues but puts Pops neither in a nursing home nor in a grave. And of course the child Lou is adorable.

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Cheryl_in_CC_NV | 3 other reviews | Oct 18, 2024 |

The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden by Heather Smith

Exceptionally beautiful illustrations. Wonderful use of perspective.

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bmanglass | 3 other reviews | Aug 31, 2023 |