Description

Educational & Therapeutic Value

PSHE / SEL relevance: Supports emotional literacy, empathy, and resilience
Bereavement support: Useful resource for counsellors, teachers, and caregivers
Classroom application: Can be used to introduce discussions about feelings, memory, and change
Activity extension: Encourages children to write their own letters or draw imagined adventures

Core Themes & Messages

Love continues even after loss
Imagination can be a powerful healing tool
Remembering someone keeps them close
There is no right way to grieve
Family connection provides comfort and strength

Ideal Readers

Children experiencing the loss of a grandparent or loved one
Families seeking gentle ways to talk about grief
Educators and therapists supporting emotional wellbeing
Gift buyers looking for meaningful, comforting stories

Comparable Titles

Grandad’s Island – Sensitive and subtle reminder that our loved ones remain with us through imagination and thought
The Invisible String – Emotional connection beyond physical presence
Badger’s Parting Gifts – Legacy and memory after loss
Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You – Enduring love across distance

Publisher Review

"A comforting story for when words are hard to find" "Helping children understand loss through imagination and love" "A gentle tool for big feelings"