When Someone We Love Is Gone
A gentle, compassionate story for children and families dealing with grief and loss.
Saying goodbye to someone we love is hard, especially for children who may not understand why that person is no longer there. My Family Says Goodbye to Grandma helps families begin an honest, age-appropriate conversation about death, sadness, memories, and the many feelings that come with losing someone important.
Helping Children Understand Goodbye
Death can be confusing for young children. They may understand that someone is gone without fully understanding what that means, and they can have questions, fears, or even wonder if they somehow caused what happened. Adults who are grieving themselves may also struggle to find the right words.
My Family Says Goodbye to Grandma gives families a gentle place to begin that conversation. Through a child’s eyes, it helps explain loss in language children can understand while giving them room to feel sad, ask questions, remember the person they loved, and understand that their feelings are okay.
Keep the Conversation Going
The coloring pages and activities give children another way to explore the ideas introduced in the story. They help keep the conversation going through simple, age-appropriate activities that encourage children to think, create, ask questions, and share what they are feeling.
Use them alongside the story or afterward at home, in classrooms, counseling sessions, churches, or other settings where children and adults can continue the conversation together.
A Note for Caring Adults
These books are designed to encourage understanding and family conversation. They are not a substitute for professional medical, mental-health, or crisis support.