About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the quiet, heavy wakefulness that often follows the loss of a grandparent. It is an essential tool for parents looking to validate a child's need to remember and to find a way forward through grief. The story follows young Sarah, who cannot sleep after her grandpa's funeral, and her father, who decides to honor her feelings by taking her on a late-night pilgrimage to a lighthouse. By following in Grandpa's footsteps, drinking coffee and eating donuts just as he would have, Sarah and her dad transform a moment of deep sadness into a ritual of connection. This gentle, secular approach to remembrance focuses on legacy and love rather than the mechanics of death. It is particularly helpful for children aged 4 to 8, providing a concrete example of how we can carry the people we love with us through stories and shared traditions.
