Goodbye Grandpa

Losing someone you love is never easy-especially for a child experiencing grief for the first time. This tender picture book offers a gentle, heartfelt journey through one little boy's experience saying goodbye to his grandfather. From the quiet moment of getting dressed in the morning to the final flicker of a candle lit in memory, the story speaks directly to young readers with honesty, warmth, and compassion.

Through carefully chosen words and soft, evocative illustrations, this book creates a safe space for children to explore the confusing emotions that come with loss-sadness, fear, anger, and even moments of laughter. It reassures them that it's okay to cry. It's okay to smile. And it's okay to miss someone while still remembering the love they gave.

Whether read before a funeral, after, or simply as part of a conversation about death, this book helps families talk about the big questions in a comforting, age-appropriate way. Perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone supporting a child through grief, it encourages healing through connection, memory, and love.

For children navigating one of life's hardest moments, this story reminds them: they are not alone, and the people we love never truly leave us.