The Memory Box: A Book About Grief

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.

I have brought 2 of these to help children try to understand death. Unfortunately children struggle but this book really helped my neice when she lost her grandad to COVID and I brought it for my friends children when they lost their grandmother also to COVID. It’s a great little book and really helped them all with coming to terms with the death of a loved one. I will buy it again next time it’s needed. The age range of the children I got this for was 6-10 years old.

The book deals with death and does tug on your heartstrings. I think it's a beautiful book. It does have I think two pages depicting Christian images

Thank you

Useful age appropriate and good

Helps you to help a child understand bout losing someone

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.

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.

Found a useful tool in helping young kids understand loss and grief.

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