Book details
Gran Goes to Heaven
Description
Five-year-old Adara, a cheerful girl from a close-knit Christian family, loves spending weekends with Gran, her best friend and grandma. One day, Gran became very ill and dies, leaving Adara confused and sad. Mom and Dad comfort Adara with lessons from the Bible and explain that death and loss are part of life and that Gran is now in Heaven with Jesus. Adara learns that although she could no longer see her beloved Gran, she would always remain in their hearts and memories. Through Adara's journey, your child will learn Christian principles of love, family, and faith in helping us cope with difficult times. "Gran Goes to Heaven" is the perfect way to introduce your child to the concepts of loss and grief in a gentle and comforting way.
Age
4-8
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Explores the complex emotions associated with loss in a child-friendly manner.
- Encourages children to find comfort in memories and the continuity of life.
- Fosters imagination through its magical and fantastical elements.
- Provides a gentle introduction to the concept of heaven and the afterlife.