Grief Parent

Twelve-year-old Sadé has been escaping to an imaginary world ever since her mum passed away—with its candy-floss lilac sky, she goes on endless adventures atop her purple-winged bird, Nix. But soon she discovers that frightening shadow beasts live here too and they are seeping into the real world. Luckily, when her sister signs her up to an anonymous grief counselling group, Sadé finds her anxiety gets better. But then she's asked to perform spoken word in the talent show. The beasts won't let her get on stage.

Hazel’s new life in England should have been the stuff of fairy tales; after all her great aunt’s cottage looked just like a gingerbread house, with a magical garden and whispering fireflies promising quests and adventures. But as Hazel struggles to deal with the challenges of the everyday world—making friends, missing her family—she also learns that every fairy tale has a dark side. And there are terrifying creatures that lurk in the shadows....

Grief is a profound and complex emotion that often defies simple explanation. It is an experience that weaves through our lives in unpredictable ways, particularly when we lose a parent. The nature of grief can be tumultuous, bringing with it waves of sorrow, anger, confusion, and even moments of joy as we remember the love we shared. Each person's journey through grief is unique, reflecting the depth of their relationship with their parent and the myriad of emotions that arise from such a loss.

The loss of one's father is one of the biggest life events one can experience. Nothing prepares you for the immense, life changing grief you will experience. Everyone grieves differently. This book is written from the perspective of someone who has gone through their own loss of their parent, and documented the stages of grief experienced along the way.

When Chloe Hooper’s partner is diagnosed with a rare and aggressive illness, she has to find a way to tell their two young sons. By instinct, she turns to the bookshelf. Can the news be broken as a bedtime tale? Is there a perfect book to prepare children for loss?

Ellie used to love watching the hares leap and play on the common with her mum. But since Mum passed away, it’s getting harder to remember those happy memories. Until one day, Ellie finds an injured baby hare. The poor animal looks so scared; she has to do something to help. Nursing the hare back to health will be a big responsibility, but could it be Ellie’s chance to feel close to her mum again?

See Ya Later, Ralphie explores the bond between two best friends. It is a delicate and heartwarming story that educates children on coping with the separation from loved ones, and faces their fears associated with tears and sadness. The story presents the issues of death and grieving in an inspiring way, through a combination of lighthearted humor, and uplifting revelation. See Ya Later, Ralphie delivers an unforgettable message that eases the pain of loss, and teaches children that, for the living, the journey of life keeps going, and the love we feel lasts forever.