The memory box : a book about grief / by Joanna Rowland ; illustrations by Thea Baker.
""I'm scared I'll forget you..." From the perspective of a young child, Joanna Rowland artfully describes what it is like to remember and grieve a loved one who has died. The child in the story creates a memory box to keep mementos and written memories of the loved one, to help in the grieving process. Heartfelt and comforting, The Memory Box will help children and adults talk about this very difficult topic together. The unique point of view allows the reader to imagine the loss of any they have loved a friend, family member, or even a pet."-- Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781506426723
- ISBN: 1506426727
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Sparkhouse Family, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes a "Helping Children Process Grief" section.
- Target Audience Note:
- AD520L Lexile
- Awards Note:
- Mom's Choice Awards Honoring ExcellenceMidwest Book Award finalist
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Death > Juvenile fiction.
Grief > Juvenile fiction.
Loss > Juvenile fiction. - Genre:
- Fiction.
Picture books.
Available copies
- 34 of 37 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 2 of 2 copies available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 37 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks Public Library | E Rowland (Text) | 38950611492416 | Juvenile Parent Teacher | Available | - |
| Selma Public Library | E Rowland (Text) | 38950611589047 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Albemarle Main Library | E Row (Text) | 31010000667305 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | E ROWLAND (Text) | 39493110170984 | Easy New Fiction | In process | - |
| Barco Library | E ROW (Text) | 39488200966291 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Camden County Library | E H ROW (Text) | 39488900241847 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Carver School Road Branch | E Rowland, Joanna (Text) | 0112521624239 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | E Rowland, Joanna (Text) | 0112524612969 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | E ROWLAND (Text) | 22281500139388 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | E ROWLAND (Text) | 31781068276151 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
""I'm scared I'll forget you..." From the perspective of a young child, Joanna Rowland artfully describes what it is like to remember and grieve a loved one who has died. The child in the story creates a memory box to keep mementos and written memories of the loved one, to help in the grieving process. Heartfelt and comforting, The Memory Box will help children and adults talk about this very difficult topic together. The unique point of view allows the reader to imagine the loss of any they have loved a friend, family member, or even a pet."--
