Saturdays with Gramps($13.99Value)

Description

A warm hug of a book for any child who's missing someone they love. Saturdays were Sam’s favorite—Grampscakes dripping with syrup, lively chess matches, quiet moments spent birdwatching. Just Sam and Gramps, soaking up their special day together. But when Gramps passes away, Sam is heartbroken—and Saturdays feel empty. With his mom’s gentle guidance, Sam begins to understand a powerful truth: even though Gramps is gone, the love they shared—and their cherished traditions—will always remain. Because like syrup on pancakes, love sticks around. Saturdays with Gramps is a tender, heartfelt picture book that helps children process grief and loss with warmth, comfort, and hope. Through gentle storytelling and beautiful illustrations, it reminds readers that the bonds we build with those we love remain long after they're gone. ✅ Ideal for ages 7+ ✅ Introduces loss in an age-appropriate, relatable way ✅ Encourages open conversations about big feelings ✅ Validates kids’ emotions and experiences ✅ Offers healthy, hopeful coping strategies ✅ A supportive resource for parents, educators, and therapists navigating bereavement Whether a child is grieving a grandparent, parent, pet, or any kind of loved one, Saturdays with Gramps reminds them they're not alone—and that love lasts forever. "This simple narrative should be an effective guide for young readers experiencing a death in their own family. Through Sam's perspective, the author outlines clear steps for coping with loss: like keeping up old habits and understanding complicated emotions... An educational but accessible picture book about how to cope with grief as a child." — Kirkus Reviews "Touching story on navigating grief and the bond between kids and grandparents." — BookLife Reviews " Saturdays With Gramps is a tender and relatable children's picture book about love, loss, and the healing power of memory...As an educator, I really appreciated the story's developmentally appropriate presentation of loss while also providing some practical strategies for kids to try...Bader's story would also be useful for school counselors, parents, or caregivers supporting a grieving child. This book offers comfort and a lasting reminder that love never dies...a message children and adults alike will remember long after the final page." — Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite, 5-Star "This book is a wonderful tool for helping children process difficult topics such as the death of a loved one...it also explores acceptance, the process of moving on, and the idea of unconditional love... Overall, it's a powerful and touching story, especially useful when helping children process emotions like grief and loss. For parents, educators, and therapists, this is definitely a book worth keeping on your shelves." — LitPick Reviews, 5-Star Review "The message that love never dies felt simple in the best way. It stayed with me after I finished the last page." -- Literary Titan, 5-Star Review