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,
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.