The Memory Tree: A Holiday Grief Book -- Joanna Rowland, Hardcover
From the author and illustrator of The Memory Box, the best-selling children's book about grief, comes a new picture book to help and comfort families celebrating their first holiday season after the loss of a loved one.
Grief is challenging for children and families any time of year, but during Christmas or other family-focused holidays, the death of a loved one can bring especially difficult feelings. In The Memory Tree, a child struggles with the recent loss of a loved one. Holiday lights don't seem to shine as bright, and celebrations don't feel quite as merry. But then she and her family find a way to commemorate their lost loved one: the decoration of a special Memory Tree, which allows them all to process their feelings and make the person a meaningful part of their celebrations. Joanna Rowland's sensitive writing and Thea Baker's beautiful illustrations gently prompt reflections and suggestions for readers to create their own Memory Trees at home.
A grief book and heartwarming Christmas story in one, The Memory Tree provides comfort to grieving families--whether for the first holiday celebrated after the loss of a loved one, or many years later.
A Child Mind Institute's "Best Kids' Books About Mental Health" Book
Author: Joanna Rowland
Publisher: Beaming Books
Published: 10/14/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92 lbs
Size: 12.81" H x 10.29" L x 0.37" W
ISBN: 9781506496641
