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The memory box : a book about grief Cover Image Book

The memory box : a book about grief / by Joanna Rowland ; illustrations by Thea Baker.

Rowland, Joanna, (author.). Baker, Thea, (illustrator.).

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."-- 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.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes a "Helping Children Process Grief" section.
Target Audience Note:
AD520L Lexile
Awards Note:
Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence
Midwest Book Award finalist

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Subject:
Death > Juvenile fiction.
Grief > Juvenile fiction.
Loss > Juvenile fiction.
Genre:
Fiction.
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 34 of 37 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries.

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