The Memory Box: A Book About Grief

A tender story that helps children understand grief, cherish memories, and remember that love never fades — even when someone we love is gone.

When someone special passes away, it can be hard for a child to understand why they’re gone — or how to hold on to the memories they shared.

In The Memory Box: A Book About Grief, Joanna Rowland tenderly tells the story of a young child who begins to collect memories of a loved one inside a special box. Each keepsake and note becomes a way to remember, reflect, and feel close again — even in moments of sadness.

Told with warmth and empathy, this beautifully illustrated story gently validates the wide range of emotions children may feel when grieving — from sadness and worry to comfort and hope. It offers reassurance that remembering is a healthy and loving part of healing.

An invaluable resource for parents, caregivers, and educators, The Memory Box opens doors for meaningful conversations about loss while helping children see that love lives on in our hearts and memories.

• Compassionately explores grief through a child’s eyes
• Helps children express emotions in a healthy and creative way
• Encourages remembrance through the symbolic act of a “memory box”
• Gently affirms that it’s okay to feel sad, miss someone, and still find joy
• Includes a guide for parents and educators to support grieving children

Ages 4–8 · Family reading · Grief support · Counselors and educators · Helping children cope with loss

Add The Memory Box to your family or classroom library to help children find comfort in remembering, healing, and knowing that love never really leaves — it lives on in every cherished memory.