The Volume of Quiet Helping Little Hearts Cope With Grief

When someone we love dies, the world can suddenly feel different.The house feels quieter. Everyday routines change. Big feelings arrive without warning.The Volume of Quiet is a compassionate children's grief book designed to help young readers understand loss, process difficult emotions and find comfort after the death of a sibling.Told through the eyes of Leo, a young boy grieving the loss of his sister Maya, this gentle story explores sadness, guilt, loneliness and healing in a way children can understand. Using the powerful idea of a "volume scale," Leo learns that grief changes how the world feels, but love never disappears.This book gently explores:The death of a siblingFeelings of sadness, anger and confusionGuilt and "magical thinking" after lossMissing someone who has diedFamily grief and shared healingFinding comfort in memoriesUnderstanding that joy and grief can exist togetherBuilding resilience after lossChildren will learn:Their feelings are normal and validThey did not cause the deathGrief comes in waves and changes over timeIt is okay to laugh and smile againLove continues through memories and storiesThey are not alone in their griefIncludes The Toolkit for Big FeelingsAt the end of the story, children will discover practical activities and coping tools designed to help them process emotions, manage overwhelming feelings and feel supported during their grief journey. The toolkit includes breathing exercises, grounding activities, memory prompts, comfort corner ideas and guidance for difficult days.Ideal for:Families grieving the loss of a child or siblingParents supporting bereaved childrenPrimary schools and teachersSchool counsellors and pastoral teamsChild therapists and wellbeing practitionersBereavement charities and support organisationsThe Volume of Quiet offers comfort, reassurance and hope for children learning to live with loss. It gently reminds young readers that although someone may no longer be physically present, the love they shared remains part of them forever.Written by Wayne Hutchinson & Nadeen Swaby of Handle My AffairsHelping families navigate grief, loss, bereavement and life's most difficult moments with compassion, understanding and practical support.

Pagina's: 75, Paperback, Success Publications Sar