Smile In My Heart: A Gentle Story of Holding Grandpa Close, Even When He's Gone

A Smile in My Heart: A Gentle Tale of Holding Grandpa Close, Even When He's Gone

By Michelle Huirama

Grief can be hard to understand-especially for little ones.

A Smile in My Heart is a comforting picture book that gently helps young children explore feelings of sadness, love, and remembrance after the loss of a grandfather. With tender language and warm, reassuring illustrations, this book offers young readers a safe space to process loss and hold on to love that never fades.

Perfect for ages 3 to 6, this story introduces grief in a simple, relatable way, encouraging children to:

• Name their emotions and know it's okay to feel them
• Remember the happy times they shared with Grandpa
• Find comfort in nature and everyday moments
• Know that love stays with us-even when someone is gone

A beautiful tool for parents, caregivers, teachers, and grief counselors to support young children through loss, A Smile in My Heart is a gentle hug in book form-reminding every child that love lives on in their hearts.

Ideal for: grief support, emotional literacy, remembrance days, bedtime reflection, and quiet healing moments.