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The Day We Said Goodbye: A Story of loss, memories, and love
Paperback
Series: Little Lights, Book 4
FamilyGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 3 2026
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.12 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A gentle, heartfelt story to help children understand loss, remember with love, and feel safe in their emotions.
When Sam's Grandma grows very tired and dies, his world feels confusing and heavy. Some days he cries. Some days he feels angry. Some days he doesn't know what to feel at all.
But everything begins to change when Mum introduces a special family ritual: Memory Lanterns - filled with drawings, stories, and an LED candle glowing warmly inside.
As Sam creates his lantern and remembers Grandma's favourite things, he discovers something comforting and true: Love doesn't disappear. It stays, like a light you carry with you.
The Day We Said Goodbye is a tender, age-appropriate story that supports children through grief with warmth, honesty, and hope. Perfect for families, teachers, and counsellors who want to help children navigate big emotions in a safe and gentle way.
This book helps children:Understand death using clear, child-friendly language
Explore feelings like sadness, confusion, anger, and love
Learn healthy ways to remember someone special
Feel reassured that love continues even after loss
Build emotional resilience through storytelling and ritual
Key themes
Conversation starters
Activities
Reassurance points for adults
Part of the Little Lights Series - stories that help children understand life's biggest moments with compassion, courage, and connection.
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