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When a beloved person dies, a young child turns grief into a creative act by building a memory box that holds cherished mementos and written memories. The book offers gentle guidance to children and their families, framing the process within a Christian worldview. Parents receive practical suggestions for helping their children navigate the complex emotions of loss and for setting up their own memory box projects.
Illustrated pictures and accessible language make the concepts approachable for children, while the accompanying guide provides supportive strategies for caregivers to foster healing and remembrance.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Joanna Rowland
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