The Little Wave and Other Stories : Gentle guidance to understand death and navigate grief – Sonal Sachdev Patel, Ashley M Johnson

Description

• The Little Wave and Other Stories helps families to understand death and navigate grief using gentle guidance and magical storytelling
• The Little Wave and Other Stories is a series of stories narrated by a grandmother to her granddaughter in a magical garden, as both deal with the loss of the girl’s grandfather.
• Most of us wait until death is upon us to navigate the feelings of loss and grief. Through the wisdom of her grandmother, the little girl gains understanding about the cycles of life and lessons of resilience and courage to cope with tough moments in her life.
• Many families and educators struggle with addressing the difficult topics of loss, grief, and emotional resilience with young children. Death remains a taboo subject for many, often leaving children ill-prepared to cope when loss eventually occurs.
• The book is not solely about death; it teaches essential life skills like emotional resilience, courage, and mindfulness. It can be used as a tool for general emotional development, making it a versatile offering for educators and parents alike.

The four stories:

The Little Wave: A little wave encounters a storm and realises she is part of something much bigger than herself – she is the whole ocean.

The Canary That Was Afraid to Fly: A canary struggles to imagine leaving the home she has always known.

The Magic Telephone: A little boy finds a new way to connect to the father he lost.

The Heaviest Backpack: A little girl learns to release her emotional baggage with courage and self-compassion.