The little boy loves his macaroni necklace and his pink panda bear more than anything in the world, but no one except his grandma seems to understand. The boy clings to these toys despite his parents’ insistence to wash or get rid of them. Only Grandma defends the treasured bear and necklace. Yet, what happens when Grandma has to go away?Rich in illustrations, “The Macaroni Necklace and the Pink Panda Bear” engenders discussion, character development and language growth while exploring themes of death, growing up and letting go.