Goodbye for Now

By Kimani Upshur, M.Ed.

When someone you love dies, it hurts — and this gentle book, meant to be read together one chapter at a time, tells children the truth simply: death is real, tears are welcome, and hope is real too. It explores why it hurts so much, welcomes every feeling, and points to God's closeness when we cry and the promise of heaven, where there are no more tears. Children learn that grief has no timer, that remembering can bring joy, and that they are not alone. A note to grown-ups helps families walk through loss together at the child's pace.