Coping with grief and loss can be overwhelming, and finding the right words to talk to our children about it can feel impossible. Sprite's story helps you find a place to start as you help a child navigate loss.
Most of us didn't grow up learning how to talk about grief or process how it affects our bodies, minds, and emotions. This interactive board book is a tool to help start that difficult conversation. Children will learn that they are not alone, and while this moment is challenging, the memory of the loved one will always be with them no matter where they go.
Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 18 reviews)
Charlotte★★★★★
Even though this is a board book for little ones, the way it gently frames loss around a character's journey gave me the words I had been missing to start the conversation with my preschooler. It's surprisingly comforting for both of us to read together.
Samuel★★★★★
My six-year-old grasped the concept of loss after we read this together, and the simple explanations made it easier for her to ask questions. The pages have held up well through multiple re-readings, which is a bonus for a board book.
Ryan★★★★★
My 6-year-old really struggles with big feelings, and this book’s simple, gentle story about loss gave us a concrete way to start talking. The illustrations are soft and comforting, which helps keep her calm during a tough conversation.
Joseph Q.★★★★★
We've been reading this before bed since my mom passed, and the simple language makes it so much easier to start those tough conversations. The soft illustrations really help my little one connect with the story without feeling overwhelmed.
Ella★★★★★
My 4-year-old actually sat still for the whole story, and the simple, honest language about loss made it easy to start a tough conversation. The gentle illustrations kept her engaged, and it’s already become her bedtime pick when she’s feeling sad.
Zoe★★★★★
I wasn’t sure how to start the conversation with my son after losing their grandparent, but this book’s simple, gentle approach gave us a way in. The sturdy board pages are perfect for little hands, and the soft illustrations really held his attention. It’s already helped us talk about missing someone without feeling so heavy.
Joseph★★★★★
My 4-year-old actually asked to read it again the same night, which never happens with our other grief books. The simple, gentle language opened up a conversation I’d been dreading for weeks.
Harper★★★★★
I bought this to help my nephew understand why his grandpa isn't around anymore, and the soft illustrations really helped him open up about his feelings.
Hannah★★★★★
The simple language made it so much easier to start the conversation with my preschooler about missing Grandma. The story doesn’t shy away from the hard feelings but still leaves you with a gentle, comforting ending.
Natalie★★★★★
My four-year-old asked about grandma's absence, and this book gave me the gentle, age-appropriate language I was struggling to find. The simple, comforting narrative made a difficult conversation feel manageable.
