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The Memory Book A Grief Journal for Children and Families (Memory Box)

by Joanna Rowland

Book Details

Publisher:Beaming Books
Published:2020
Pages:36
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1506457819

Reading Info

Age Range:5-12

About This Book

"I will always remember you . . .Joanna Rowland's best-selling The Memory Box: A Book about Grief has helped thousands of children and families work through the complex emotions that arise after the loss of a loved one. Now, with The Memory Book, Rowland has created a beautiful grief journal to help readers put her methods into practice. The Memory Book helps grieving families process their emotions together by remembering their lost loved one and creating their own memory album full of photos a

Our Review

This thoughtful grief journal provides families with a gentle, structured way to navigate loss together, transforming overwhelming emotions into a tangible project of love and remembrance. The guided prompts encourage children and parents to share stories, paste in photographs, and document precious memories, creating a personalized keepsake that honors their loved one. It serves as both a therapeutic activity and a cherished memory box, making the abstract process of grieving more accessible and manageable for young minds. The approach validates all feelings while focusing on the comforting power of shared recollection.

What makes this journal particularly valuable is its ability to facilitate difficult conversations through creative, hands-on engagement, giving children a safe outlet for their sorrow and a positive way to maintain connection. Families working through recent loss will find the structured yet flexible format especially supportive, as it gently guides them to celebrate a life while processing their grief. This resource stands out for transforming pain into a legacy of love, ultimately helping children preserve their bond with someone they will always remember.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction