About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is experiencing the raw, physical, and often messy early stages of losing a parent or a very close loved one. It is specifically designed for children who are expressing their grief through anger, fear of forgetting, or physical manifestations of pain rather than just quiet sadness. The story follows a young boy who tries to physically hold onto his mother's memory by shutting windows to trap her scent and picking at a scab on his knee to remember her voice. It is an unflinchingly honest look at the visceral nature of childhood loss, validated by a gentle ending that offers a way forward. While intense, it provides a crucial mirrors for children to see that their big, scary feelings are normal and that love stays even when the person is gone. It is best suited for children aged 5 to 9 who need a realistic, secular exploration of grief.
