A multi-award-winning story about dealing with the loss of a loved one, The Memory Box has been an invaluable resource for thousands of families.
From the perspective of a young child, author Joanna Rowland artfully describes what it's like to remember and grieve a loved one who has died. The child in the story wonders if she will forget the person who has gone. Other days I wonder if I'll ever stop feeling sad you are gone.
This book is for children whose family experiences a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. The book gives families words to support feelings that a child may have and to move forward as a family unit. The book includes tips for caregivers, illustrations that represent all families, and simple words that help all children understand. Appropriate for children ages 1-11.
With 1 in 4 pregnancies sadly ending due to miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death, this book helps the parent to open conversations with children and remember their love for their children that were born sleeping.
We had to say Goodbye before we even met is a true story about a family who have experienced the tragic and heart-breaking loss of their baby, Cadain during pregnancy. This beautifully written and illustrated book, is told from the perspective of sibling, Erin-rose, who was so excited about having a new baby brother or sister.
In this poignant yet uplifting story, the family are given the devastating news that the baby has a fatal condition and would not survive long after birth. The author who is also a Clinical Psychologist has had personal experience of pregnancy loss and was inspired to write this story in the hope this book will help with explaining what happened and with normalising the grief related thoughts and feelings that children may have . There is also a helpful section for parents with tips for supporting children and themselves during this traumatic time. This book would be invaluable to anyone supporting children affected by pregnancy loss, still birth or early baby loss.
From the author of "When Hello Means Goodbye." Created especially for children who are suffering the loss of their families pregnancy. Great for explaining stillbirth to young children in age appropriate way
A heartwarming story, told through the perspective of a little bear, about staying connected to a cherished loved one or beloved pet who has passed away.
The young bear finds peace believing that their loved one is now an angel who watches over them.
This beautifully illustrated and comforting book reminds young children that even if they can't be with the ones they hold dear that their love will never be lost.
"I have an angel
and in a different way,
he's there for all the special times
and every Christmas day".
Angels in the Sky invites young readers to honor the memories of the lives of those no longer with us. Follow four families as they celebrate life’s moments big and small– from welcoming a new baby to enjoying the first day of spring in their backyard. No matter the occasion, each family is joined by signs from their loved ones in this hopeful and moving story about life after loss.
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Flowers for Hope is a children’s book that describes the feelings and emotions of siblings who have been impacted by pregnancy and or/ infant loss and provides the opportunity for grief processing.
The story follows a butterfly named Hal, who created a memorial garden after his sister Hope died shortly after being born. One year after Hope's death, Hal embarks on a journey to see the flowers that have bloomed in her memory. On his way to Hope's Garden, Hal meets other families who have experienced pregnancy and or/ infant loss and learns how they grieve and honor their special little ones that are gone too soon.
Flowers for Hope was written and illustrated by Alicia Johnston for the nationwide non-profit, Hope After Loss. Hope After Loss provides free community support to all who have been impacted by pregnancy and or/ infant loss. The stories of the families in Flowers for Hope are the real experiences of our contributors: Gina Healy, Sarah Reitsma, Allison Salem, and Christine Pinto.
If you have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss, you know what it means to carry the memory of your baby within your heart. It is through our hearts that the memory of our babies lives on. We hope the story of the Duck family and their tiny egg supports you in honoring and remembering your babies.
This book serves as a valuable tool to help explain the process of pregnancy loss to a child. This story is gentle and open. It allows parents, or caregivers, to adjust discussions to meet the individual needs of their children.
When a pregnancy ends in miscarriage or stillbirth, it's hard to discuss with your other children. Some kids are too young to understand the concept of pregnancy, making it difficult to explain how someone they were looking forward to will never come.
If you are struggling to talk to your kids about miscarriage, you are not alone. Many parents find navigating the topic with their other kids difficult. While there are many books on how to explain loss to a child, most are too straightforward and will be beyond the grasp of young minds. We have a tale that will help you break the news to your children in a comforting way they'll understand.
Some babies can't stay; it's true, I'm afraid, but they're never forgotten, and their love never fades.
This book is gentle poem for anyone who has ever experienced the unimaginable loss of a baby. It speaks to families who have experienced miscarriage, still birth, or any type of infant loss.
Eliza was very excited that she was going to be a big sister. Follow her journey of finding out that her sibling died and how she moved forward. With the help of her parents, they created ways to remember and honor their baby that died. Along the way, she meets other surviving siblings and realizes she's not alone. Most importantly, she learned that she is STILL a big sister!
I knew something was wrong when Mama called me close. She held my hand and told me you would not be coming home with us. She said you went to be with the stars instead.
Written as a letter to his unborn baby sibling, Dear Star Baby shares how a little boy processes the grief he and his family experience after a miscarriage. He tells the baby all about how they were preparing their home to welcome them and the things he was looking forward to doing together. He processes his wonders, wishes, and sadness after this tremendous loss. Dad says their Star Baby feels far away. Mom says their Star Baby is always in her heart. The little boy imagines his baby sibling singing and twinkling in the night sky as he sleeps.
Poignant and sensitively told, this story will help families who have lost a baby to miscarriage or stillbirth grieve and move forward together.
A Book for Children and Parents Who Have Experienced Pregnancy Loss ,his beautifully illustrated, simple, clear story is designed to help a young child understand what has happened when there has been a pregnancy loss. The book addresses the sadness that a child experiences when the anticipated baby has died. The child's fears and feelings of guilt are addressed as well as other confusing feelings.
Perhaps most important, the book includes the family's experience of going on with life while always remembering their baby. The child reading the book is left with a sense of reassurance that life continues and he is still a vital part of a loving family
Five-year-old Abel is so excited to have a new baby! But soon Mommy tells him the sad news that she has had a miscarriage. The baby is now in Heaven with Jesus. Wait . . . Heaven?
He has never known anyone in Heaven before, and he begins to dream about what their baby must be experiencing: dancing with Jesus, lots of children, and what about dinosaurs?
As one reader puts it, "I am amazed that a picture book can so delicately and delightfully approach such a large topic. A must have for your bookshelf, especially true for children that have already experienced a loss." This book will be a ray of hope for adults and children grieving the loss of their babies.
From the perspective of a young child, Joanna Rowland artfully describes what it is like to remember and grieve a loved one who has died. The child in the story creates a memory box to keep mementos and written memories of the loved one, to help in the grieving process. Heartfelt and comforting, The Memory Box will help children and adults talk about this very difficult topic together.
The unique point of view allows the reader to imagine the loss of any they have loved - a friend, family member, or even a pet. A parent guide in the back includes information on helping children manage the complex and difficult emotions they feel when they lose someone they love, as well as suggestions on how to create their own memory box.
The beloved classic from New York Times bestselling author Leo Buscaglia that has helped thousands of children and adults come to grips with life and death--a warm, wonderfully wise, and strikingly simple story about a leaf named Freddie.
Appropriate for all ages--from toddlers to adults--and featuring beautiful nature photographs throughout, this poignant, thought-provoking story follows Freddie and his companions as their leaves change with the passing seasons and the coming of winter, finally falling to the ground with winter's snow.
With over 1 MILLION copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed a generation of readers--children and adults alike.
Specifically written to address children's fear of being apart from the ones they love, The Invisible String delivers a particularly compelling message in today's uncertain times that though we may be separated from the ones we care for, whether through anger, or distance or even death, love is the unending connection that binds us all, and, by extension, ultimately binds every person on the planet to everyone else.
My Sibling Still is written as a love letter from a sibling lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death to any surviving siblings. It walks through the emotions that a child and his or her family may experience following a loss while also depicting the loving presence of the deceased child in the family's life.