Books Like Luna's Red Hat
Families who loved Luna's Red Hat by Emmi Smid often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Luna's Red Hat by Emmi Smid often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when they need to navigate the heartbreaking and complex task of explaining a suicide to a young child. It is specifically designed to help families who are mourning a parent and struggling with the unique 'why' that follows a death by suicide. The story follows young Luna and her father a year after her mother's death. As they spend a day at the beach, Luna begins to ask the difficult, heavy questions she has been carrying. It addresses themes of grief, memory, and the confusing feelings of guilt or abandonment that children often experience in these circumstances. This is a vital resource for starting an honest, age-appropriate conversation while emphasizing that the child is loved and safe. It offers a gentle way to bridge the gap between silence and understanding, making it an essential tool for healing in the aftermath of a family tragedy.
