Katie Woo learns different ways to cope with the death of her dog.

Buckley carefully crafts boats made of driftwood and sends his best ones to Papa by sea. Though Papa is gone, Mama still encourages Buckley.

Ten-year-old Jette wrestles with the death of her younger brother, Emil, at age six, recalling special times they had together, his long-term illness, and his funeral, as well as her parents' grief.