Books Like A Stopwatch from Grampa
Families who loved A Stopwatch from Grampa by Loretta Garbutt 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 A Stopwatch from Grampa by Loretta Garbutt often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent should reach for this book when their child is experiencing the initial, heavy weight of grief and needs a tangible way to understand how love continues even after someone is gone. It is especially helpful for children who find comfort in routine, objects, or the concept of time as they process a grandparent's death. The story follows a young boy who inherits his grandfather's stopwatch. At first, the watch is a painful reminder of everything he has lost: the races they ran, the moments they shared, and the silence that remains. Over time, however, the ticking of the watch becomes a rhythmic bridge to his memories. The book explores themes of patience, the passage of time, and the transition from sharp sorrow to gentle remembrance. Ideal for children ages 4 to 8, it provides a quiet, secular space to normalize the 'big feelings' of loss without rushing the healing process.
