Welcome to The Tale of R-Qu, A Rock Falls off his Mountain. Written by retired hospice nurse Jean E. Taddonio and illustrated by 11-year-old Rowan Clifford, this story takes young readers on an unexpected journey. The Tale of R-Qu introduces the concept of change, loss, and challenge to young readers. But then the story becomes a journey of hope, transformation and love by the very changes and difficulties that seemed so frightening and insurmountable at first. Children of all ages who wrestle with the difficulties of daily life will find comfort in R-Qu's triumph. And his journey will help them discover their own golden ribbons.