Grief and loss are challenging experiences to talk about, and sometimes, it can feel impossible to find the right words or a good place to start. "Sprite Helps Say Goodbye" teaches children about different types of goodbyes. Whether it's putting their toys away at the end of the day or moving away from an old home, children learn that their memories are a positive way of connecting with the love they feel in their hearts.
Reflect & Connect questions at the end of Sprite's story provide caregivers with a supportive resource to guide the discussion of Grief & Loss and deepen their child's understanding of this important emotional skill.
Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 18 reviews)
Richard D.★★★★★
My 4-year-old actually asks to read this one at bedtime, which says a lot for a book about grief. The way it frames saying goodbye through a gentle, friendly character made a tough conversation so much easier.
Steven★★★★★
The simple yet powerful way this book opens up conversations about loss is exactly what our family needed. My daughter asks to read it almost every night and we've had some really meaningful talks because of it.
Carter O.★★★★★
My three-year-old asks for this book every night, and it's actually helped us start talking about our dog who passed away. The simple text and illustrations make a heavy topic feel manageable for little ones.
Harper★★★★★
The gentle way this book handles a heavy topic made it easy to start a conversation with my son about losing our dog. The simple illustrations and straightforward language really helped him process his feelings without feeling overwhelmed.
Natalie★★★★★
My four-year-old and I have read this together every night since it arrived; it gently opened a conversation about loss that I had been dreading. The simple text makes a heavy topic feel manageable for little ones.
Emma X.★★★★★
This book's gentle approach to a tough topic really helped my son open up about missing his grandpa, and the simple illustrations kept him engaged without overwhelming him. We've read it every night since it arrived.
Robert I.★★★★★
The gentle way this book opens the door to talking about loss without overwhelming my child is exactly what we needed. My six-year-old even started asking her own thoughtful questions after we read it together.
Jason K.★★★★★
My four-year-old has been asking a lot of questions since we lost our cat, and this book gave us a simple, gentle way to start talking about saying goodbye. The board book pages are sturdy enough for little hands, and the story doesn't feel preachy or sad.
Claire R.★★★★★
The illustrations are gentle and the simple language made it easy to start a hard conversation with my son after we lost our dog. He pointed to Sprite and said that's how he feels, which was a huge relief.
Carter E.★★★★★
My six-year-old actually asked to read it again after we finished, which says a lot. The simple way it explains loss without being too heavy made it easier for both of us to talk about our feelings.
