Saying goodbye: a personalized story with your child as the hero
Losing a loved one or a pet is incredibly hard to explain to a young heart. By using your child's photo to place them inside a personalized children's book, you can offer a gentle way to talk about their grief. The story can validate their sadness while helping you discuss how the memories they made will always stay with them.
Children aged 3 to 9 can understand stories about loss well, as they are starting to ask big questions about where loved ones go.
Create this book
What can happen in the story
- Looking at old photographs and remembering a funny shared moment
- Planting a small tree or flower in the garden to honor their memory
- Talking to a family member about the heavy feeling in their chest
How it is made
- 1. Add your hero. A clear photo and a first name. Add siblings, grandparents or a pet if you like.
- 2. Shape the story. Choose the age, a lesson such as courage or kindness, and one of 10 illustration styles.
- 3. Read it tonight. The eBook is $7.99 and ready in about 15 minutes. Print the hardcover when you love it.
Questions about this book
How do I guide the story so it talks about our loss respectfully?
We rely on the details you provide in the "anything special" field to guide the tone. Tell us who passed away and any specific comforting words your family uses. The story is written freshly for you, and if a page feels too heavy or misses the mark, you can easily rewrite the text yourself after ordering.
Should I include a photo of the person who passed away?
You can include them as one of the four extra characters if you want the story to feature a memory of them together. Alternatively, you can just feature your child learning to cope, perhaps guided by the lesson of Courage or Love.
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