"Mommy, Grandma told me not to be afraid. She's in a bright place where all love is made. She will be with us wherever we go, guiding us daily and watching us grow."
In Where Did Grandma Go?, a young girl eases her mother's grief with a peaceful and powerful message: Your loved one is not gone, but around you. They can be seen in your own reflection. They can be heard in a familiar song, and they can be felt within the love of your family.
With lilting rhymes, warm illustrations, and wise words, Where Did Grandma Go? offers a moment of peace to anyone mourning the loss of a loved one.
Where Did Grandma Go? is a heartwarming children's book that helps families navigate grief with love and reassurance. Ideal for bedtime reading and heartfelt conversations, it's a touching resource for helping little ones understand that love never truly leaves us.
For readers of The Invisible String and Ida, Always, this timeless story brings light to life's hardest moments.
Chantal Rochelle is a storyteller, creative producer, marketing strategist, host, and social media enthusiast dedicated to advancing digital storytelling and culture. A Shorty Award finalist, Webby Award Winner, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree (2021), she's honored to now add "author" to her list of accomplishments.
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"Losing a loved one can be extremely difficult and the process of dealing with grief can be confusing and overwhelming, especially in children. Where Did Grandma Go? offers readers a source of hope and comfort in the face of experiencing a loss, emotions that are critical to hold onto in the face of such painful situations. I especially appreciated the dynamic that was displayed between mother and daughter, given the different ways that grief impacts adults and children. This book provides a warm and light-hearted way to address grief that many will understand and resonate with. It is a wonderful book for any family looking to help a child process loss with patience and understanding." — Evelyn Ashiofu, M.D., M.P.H., Double Board Cert Adult & Child Psychiatrist, Asst Clinical Prof Child Psychiatry
