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When I Miss You Most: Helping Children Cope With Loss and Grief
Paperback
Series: Growing Up Brave
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 1 2026
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When I Miss You Most is a gentle, heartfelt children's book about grief, love, and healing after loss.
When a child loses someone they love-a parent, grandparent, or special person-the emotions can feel overwhelming and confusing. This comforting story helps children understand that while someone may be gone, their love never leaves.
Through warm, calming illustrations and simple, meaningful language, children are guided to recognize their feelings, remember the person they love, and find peace in the connection that remains in their heart.
Perfect for parents, caregivers, and educators, this book opens the door to important conversations about loss, grief, and emotional healing in a way children can understand.
Perfect for children experiencing:
- Loss of a parent, grandparent, or loved one
- Grief, sadness, or confusion after death
- Separation or missing someone deeply
- Big emotions they don't yet have words for
This book helps children:
- Understand and process grief in a healthy way
- Feel comforted, safe, and supported
- Express emotions through conversation
- Remember loved ones with warmth instead of fear
Ideal for:
- Ages 3-12
- Bedtime reading and emotional bonding
- Counseling, therapy, and classroom support
- Families navigating loss and healing together
About the Author
Jason Himes is the creator of multiple children's book series including the Still My..., Am I..., and My First... collections-stories designed to help children navigate life's biggest emotions and experiences with understanding and care.
With a background in Social Work and a passion for helping families, Jason writes books that open meaningful conversations between parents and children. He is also the founder of KidsCornerOfFaith.com, a platform dedicated to supporting children's emotional and spiritual growth.
His mission is simple: to create stories that help children feel seen, supported, and never alone-no matter what they are going through.
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