All of us experience loss and grief, especially in this time of global pandemic and uncertainty. Children can become the “forgotten mourners” because they lack the life-skills needed to process grief in a healthy way. Parents are looking for help to support them.
Author Gary Alan Shockley’s children’s book, My Heart Sings a Sad Song, is the journey of a young bunny who grieves the death of someone he loves. Family and friends create the space for JoJo to “feel his feelings” and listen to his honest questions about life and death. Together they find their way to a joyful commemoration of life. The book contains a helpful guide for adults working with children and several activity pages for drawing and writing letters. It is a great gift for churches to give to children and adults who are experiencing grief.
“My heart was touched, and my soul comforted by the caring and loving spirit in what Gary has expressed here. This lovely book will be a tremendous gift to grieving children and their families in need of healing, comfort and restoration.” Bishop Jeremiah Park
My Heart Sings a Sad Song is available at www.hopespring.biz and at all major book sellers. Gary will personally sign each book and address a short note of encouragement to whomever you like.
Visit tinyurl.com/ybvj2ojm to hear Gary share some tips for helping children--and all of us--face our emotions during difficult times, including the grief we may be feeling during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
