Walking Grandma Home: A Story of Grief, Hope, and Healing
Parenting, Self help
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Summary
This picture book from a child psychologist and counselor uses a touching and relatable story about a young boy&’s grief to help children 4-8 understand what it means to lose a loved one and how to process their own emotions… of fear, grief, and joyful remembrance. When Grandma tells Lee she will soon be &“going home,&” Lee is confused. Isn&’t Grandma already home? But as Grandma&’s health gets worse and her death approaches, Lee learns what it means to &“walk Grandma home&” to heaven, while also reflecting on his good memories and dealing with his grief alongside his extended family. Walking Grandma Home: Presents a child&’s perspective on losing a loved one that young readers can relate to Is ideal for kids who have recently experienced a loved one&’s death or are learning about grief for the first time, as well as for children with aging grandparents and family and friends experiencing loss Equips parents and caregivers to process a child&’s emotions in a healthy and loving way Has a page of questions and activities to help children process their own grief and allow caregivers to personalize the story to the child&’s experience Features text from counselor and author Nancy Bo Flood and beautiful illustrations by Ellen Shi