The Memory Box: A Book About Grief

This is a great book for kids who have lost loved ones, but even better for those who have not yet lost anyone - it really prepares kids and adults for the reality and reminds them to appreciate every day and every moment. The author has so much experience with this topic with children - she presents it in a way that is easy for them to understand. Not harsh - very gentle - just part of life that we lose things, but she shows us that we have the ability to create positive memories for life. It is up to us how we work through these situations. I am an adult who recently lost my father, and I bought this book for myself - but also because I am a childcare provider and swim coach - I work with so many kids, and I want to help them see the best in life. There is a 100% chance that we will die, and we can help those left behind process grief through positive associations and memories - we never lose our loved ones - they are always in our hearts. Start your memory boxes now.

As a preschool teacher, I often support families through difficult times, and The Memory Box has become my go-to resource when a student loses a loved one. The story is tender, honest, and developmentally appropriate, gently helping children process the complex emotions of grief. The illustrations are soft and comforting, and the idea of creating a memory box offers a concrete, healing activity for kids and families. I’ve seen firsthand how this book opens up conversations and provides comfort during heartache. I always keep a few copies on hand—it's that important.

I bought this book for my young nieces after the death of their older brother. It helped them understand death a little better. We were able to create beautiful memory boxes after reading the story!

We went searching for books when our friends lost their grandpa to cancer. They have a 5 and 3 year old. This book made everyone cry. Well written, great for processing grief with kids (and adults honestly). Love the idea of a memory box and they make it so simple to understand.

I bought this book for my 4 kids after my mom, their Mimi, passed away from breast cancer at age 58. She was young and it was hard for them to grasp why Mimi had to go away- she wasn't old, she was vibrant and energetic and it was difficult to process. This book was great for my younger kids to help understand the process of grief and loss and even my 10 year old enjoyed it. Highly recommend for anyone experiencing loss.

Great fit grief work with kids

Whoa. This book hit hard. We just lost my dad and my mother-in-law purchased this book for all of our families. This book was sweet and very thoughtful. As hard as it is to process death, the memory box itself is a wonderful thing to support healing and to have this book continues to support that. The book and the box you make will be a forever memory of your loved one. We highly recommend this book (even if they hate it at first, because loss and grief are terribly hard in the beginning).

My Dad went to Heaven, My Kid's Grandpa, last month. My Husband and I are doing everything we can to help our children walk through this kind of loss, while quietly trying to carry our own grief at the same time. We’ve been reading books, talking through memories, and finding little ways to help them hold onto him. Tonight, we read "The Memory Box: A Book About Grief". It’s about a little girl who collects memories of someone she loves, writing down stories shared by family and friends so she never forgets. It touched me in a way I can’t quite explain—I had to pause more than once just to catch my breath through the tears. After we finished the book, my child looked at me and asked if we could make a Memory Box of our own… and if we could ask the people who loved him to share their favorite memories to add to it. It has helped all of us, so much and we are now reading it daily.

This childrens book on the subject of grief is excellent.Its great for children struggling with separation of any kind as well as the loss of someone they love in or close to their family. It affirms the connection of love we have with other people in our lives and beyond the grave. gentle and honest it is a good basis for starting a conversation about loss and the questions or feelings a child may have. Highly recommended

Un buen libro, enseña una linda actividad que sirve como ritual de despedida que puede hacer toda la familia ante el duelo por la muerte de un ser querido. Lo recomiendo mucho.

I recently lost my Mother and my four year old was extremely upset about Her passing. This book was recommended to my Wife and we have read it with our son and used it to talk to him, in a positive way about the subject of death and loss. The illustrations by Thea Baker are superb and Joanna Rowland's storytelling is sensitive and emotive. My Wife and I would recommend this book to Children of all ages.

This book is perfect for reading with childs who have lost someone important for them. Not only about death. I would use it for other reasons too, like moving to another country and lost friends, for example. In the story, the child makes a "memory box", putting things that will help to never forget what that person was. It doesn't say : to make it, you have to do this blabla... It simply shows the child doing it, but at the end, we want to make one, too! 🙂 // Ce livre est parfait pour lire avec un enfant qui a perdu un proche. On y voit un enfant qui fait une boîte de souvenirs, pour ne pas oublier cette personne. Le livre n'est pas un mode d'emploi, ça ne dit pas : pour en faire une, il faut faire ceci etc. On voit simplement l'enfant qui la fait; du sable qui rappelle une sortie à la plage, un cahier pour noter des souvenirs, etc. À la fin, on a le goût d'en faire une! Je l'utiliserais pas seulement pour un décès; on voit un cimetière plus loin, mais la mort n'est pas nommée. Ça pourrait aider aussi, lors de la perte d'êtres chers, par exemple suite à un déménagement... C'est une façon créative de traverser une épreuve et d'en faire quelque chose de positif! 😉

Touching book about death and coping with it. Suitable for both kids and adults. Would really recommend this book for those dealing with grief.