The Memory Box: A Book About Grief Hardcover – Picture Book, September 26, 2017
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Description
• A multi-award-winning story about dealing with the loss of a loved one. • From the perspective of a young child, author Joanna Rowland describes what it's like to remember and grieve a loved one who has died. • The child wonders if she will forget the person who has gone and if she'll ever stop feeling sad. • The main character creates a memory box to keep mementos and written memories of her loved one to help with the grieving process. • The child's feelings are acknowledged, allowed, and assured that feelings are normal and healthy to express. • The Memory Box helps children, parents, educators, therapists, and social workers talk about this difficult topic together. • A guide in the back includes information to help children manage grief and offers suggestions on how to create a memory box. • The Memory Box is a companion to The Memory Book: A Grief Journal for Children and Families.
Details
General
- Publisher
- Sparkhouse Family
- Edition
- Brdbk
- Language
- English
- Part of series
- Memory Box
Publication
- Publication date
- September 26, 2017
- Print length
- 32 pages
- ISBN-10
- 1506426727
- ISBN-13
- 978-1506426723
Dimensions
- Item Weight
- 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions
- 10 x 1.18 x 10 inches
Audience
- Reading age
- 4 - 8 years, from customers
- Grade level
- 1 - Preschool
Frequently asked questions
- What is The Memory Box about?
- It is a story about dealing with the loss of a loved one from the perspective of a young child.
- What age range is this book for?
- The reading age is 4 - 8 years, from customers, and the grade level is 1 - Preschool.
- Does the book include help for children coping with grief?
- Yes. A guide in the back includes information to help children manage grief and offers suggestions on how to create a memory box.
Customer reviews
Marvelous! ✨ Merveilleux!
This book is perfect for reading with childs who have lost someone important for them. Not only about death. I would use it for other reasons too, like moving to another country and lost friends, for example. In the story, the child makes a "memory box", putting things that will help to never forget what that person was. It doesn't say : to make it, you have to do this blabla... It simply shows the child doing it, but at the end, we want to make one, too! 🙂 // Ce livre est parfait pour lire avec un enfant qui a perdu un proche. On y voit un enfant qui fait une boîte de souvenirs, pour ne pas oublier cette personne. Le livre n'est pas un mode d'emploi, ça ne dit pas : pour en faire une, il faut faire ceci etc. On voit simplement l'enfant qui la fait; du sable qui rappelle une sortie à la plage, un cahier pour noter des souvenirs, etc. À la fin, on a le goût d'en faire une! Je l'utiliserais pas seulement pour un décès; on voit un cimetière plus loin, mais la mort n'est pas nommée. Ça pourrait aider aussi, lors de la perte d'êtres chers, par exemple suite à un déménagement... C'est une façon créative de traverser une épreuve et d'en faire quelque chose de positif! 😉
This book is perfect for reading with childs who have lost someone important for them. Not only about death. I would use it for other reasons too, like moving to another country and lost friends, for example. In the story, the child makes a "memory box", putting things that will help to never forget what that person was. It doesn't say : to make it, you have to do this blabla... It simply shows the child doing it, but at the end, we want to make one, too! 🙂 // Ce livre est parfait pour lire avec un enfant qui a perdu un proche. On y voit un enfant qui fait une boîte de souvenirs, pour ne pas oublier cette personne. Le livre n'est pas un mode d'emploi, ça ne dit pas : pour en faire une, il faut faire ceci etc. On voit simplement l'enfant qui la fait; du sable qui rappelle une sortie à la plage, un cahier pour noter des souvenirs, etc. À la fin, on a le goût d'en faire une! Je l'utiliserais pas seulement pour un décès; on voit un cimetière plus loin, mais la mort n'est pas nommée. Ça pourrait aider aussi, lors de la perte d'êtres chers, par exemple suite à un déménagement... C'est une façon créative de traverser une épreuve et d'en faire quelque chose de positif! 😉
Gentle, positive preparation for a loved one's passing - great for all ages
This is a great book for kids who have lost loved ones, but even better for those who have not yet lost anyone - it really prepares kids and adults for the reality and reminds them to appreciate every day and every moment. The author has so much experience with this topic with children - she presents it in a way that is easy for them to understand. Not harsh - very gentle - just part of life that we lose things, but she shows us that we have the ability to create positive memories for life. It is up to us how we work through these situations. I am an adult who recently lost my father, and I bought this book for myself - but also because I am a childcare provider and swim coach - I work with so many kids, and I want to help them see the best in life. There is a 100% chance that we will die, and we can help those left behind process grief through positive associations and memories - we never lose our loved ones - they are always in our hearts. Start your memory boxes now.
This is a great book for kids who have lost loved ones, but even better for those who have not yet lost anyone - it really prepares kids and adults for the reality and reminds them to appreciate every day and every moment. The author has so much experience with this topic with children - she presents it in a way that is easy for them to understand. Not harsh - very gentle - just part of life that we lose things, but she shows us that we have the ability to create positive memories for life. It is up to us how we work through these situations. I am an adult who recently lost my father, and I bought this book for myself - but also because I am a childcare provider and swim coach - I work with so many kids, and I want to help them see the best in life. There is a 100% chance that we will die, and we can help those left behind process grief through positive associations and memories - we never lose our loved ones - they are always in our hearts. Start your memory boxes now.
10/10 recommend for Grief!
My Dad went to Heaven, My Kid's Grandpa, last month. My Husband and I are doing everything we can to help our children walk through this kind of loss, while quietly trying to carry our own grief at the same time. We’ve been reading books, talking through memories, and finding little ways to help them hold onto him. Tonight, we read "The Memory Box: A Book About Grief". It’s about a little girl who collects memories of someone she loves, writing down stories shared by family and friends so she never forgets. It touched me in a way I can’t quite explain—I had to pause more than once just to catch my breath through the tears. After we finished the book, my child looked at me and asked if we could make a Memory Box of our own… and if we could ask the people who loved him to share their favorite memories to add to it. It has helped all of us, so much and we are now reading it daily.
My Dad went to Heaven, My Kid's Grandpa, last month. My Husband and I are doing everything we can to help our children walk through this kind of loss, while quietly trying to carry our own grief at the same time. We’ve been reading books, talking through memories, and finding little ways to help them hold onto him. Tonight, we read "The Memory Box: A Book About Grief". It’s about a little girl who collects memories of someone she loves, writing down stories shared by family and friends so she never forgets. It touched me in a way I can’t quite explain—I had to pause more than once just to catch my breath through the tears. After we finished the book, my child looked at me and asked if we could make a Memory Box of our own… and if we could ask the people who loved him to share their favorite memories to add to it. It has helped all of us, so much and we are now reading it daily.
A Beautiful Resource for Helping Children Grieve
As a preschool teacher, I often support families through difficult times, and The Memory Box has become my go-to resource when a student loses a loved one. The story is tender, honest, and developmentally appropriate, gently helping children process the complex emotions of grief. The illustrations are soft and comforting, and the idea of creating a memory box offers a concrete, healing activity for kids and families. I’ve seen firsthand how this book opens up conversations and provides comfort during heartache. I always keep a few copies on hand—it's that important.
As a preschool teacher, I often support families through difficult times, and The Memory Box has become my go-to resource when a student loses a loved one. The story is tender, honest, and developmentally appropriate, gently helping children process the complex emotions of grief. The illustrations are soft and comforting, and the idea of creating a memory box offers a concrete, healing activity for kids and families. I’ve seen firsthand how this book opens up conversations and provides comfort during heartache. I always keep a few copies on hand—it's that important.
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