The Keeper of Secrets: Helping Little Hearts Cope With Grief, (Paperback)

<p>When someone we love begins to forget us, it can feel confusing, frightening and deeply sad.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Keeper of Secrets</strong> is a compassionate children's grief book designed to help young readers understand dementia, memory loss and the death of a grandparent. Through gentle storytelling and practical coping tools, this book helps children navigate the difficult emotions that can arise when a loved one changes due to illness and eventually passes away.</p><p></p><p>Told through the eyes of Hannah, a young girl whose beloved Nana develops dementia, the story explores the heartbreak of watching someone change, the fear of being forgotten and the comfort of holding onto precious memories.</p><p>As Hannah learns that love can remain even when memories fade, children are gently reassured that illness cannot erase the bond they share with someone they love.</p><p></p>This book gently explores: <ul><li>Dementia and memory loss in a way children can understand</li><li>The sadness and confusion of watching a grandparent change</li><li>Feeling forgotten by someone you love</li><li>Grief and bereavement after a death</li><li>Big emotions including anger, worry and loneliness</li><li>Finding comfort through family stories and memories</li><li>Understanding that love remains even when memories fade</li></ul><p></p>Children will learn: <ul><li>It is okay to feel sad, confused or angry</li><li>Dementia is an illness and not anyone's fault</li><li>Love does not disappear when memories change</li><li>Sharing stories helps keep memories alive</li><li>Family traditions connect generations</li><li>Grief and love can exist together</li></ul><p></p>Includes The Script-Keeper's Toolkit<p>Children will discover practical activities designed to help them process emotions and celebrate memories, including: </p><ul><li>The Keeper's Breath calming exercise</li><li>Creating a Memory Safe for treasured stories</li><li>Memory mapping activities</li><li>Reflection and conversation prompts</li><li>Simple tools for managing difficult feelings</li></ul><p></p>Ideal for: <ul><li>Children experiencing the effects of dementia in the family</li><li>Families coping with the loss of a grandparent</li><li>Parents and carers supporting grieving children</li><li>Primary schools and teachers</li><li>School counsellors and therapists</li><li>Dementia and bereavement support organisations</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>The Keeper of Secrets</strong> offers comfort, understanding and hope. It reminds children that while memories may fade, love remains woven through every story, every tradition and every moment shared together.</p><p></p><p><strong>Written by Wayne Hutchinson &amp; Na</strong></p>

• The Keeper of Secrets: Helping Little Hearts Cope With Grief, (Paperback)
• Author: Wayne Hutchinson
• ISBN: 9798895714393
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-06-01
• Page Count: 80