I Can't Believe They're Gone: A Kid's Grief Book That Hugs, Helps, and Gives Hope
"No matter what our age, I think this book speaks to the grieving heart in all of us… There is no right or wrong – grief just is."
— Dianne McKissock OAM
Co-founder, Bereavement Care
Co-founder and Patron, National Centre for Childhood Grief (NCCG)
When your child is grieving, and you don't know what to say or how to help.
Grief is overwhelming for all of us. Whether your child is grieving the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling, friend, or beloved pet, experiencing family separation, moving away, changing schools, or facing another significant loss or life change, they need gentle guidance to understand their big feelings—and you need tools to help them through it.
Unlike many grief books, the story leaves space for children to bring their own experience into the journey, allowing families to see their unique situation reflected in its pages.
This gentle approach creates opportunities for meaningful conversations about grief, loss, emotions, and remembrance.
Over 20,000 copies sold worldwide.
Reader's Favorite Gold Medal Winner
Firebird Book Award Winner – Children's Grief
From the award-winning author of The Tale of The Little Black Cloud.
Endorsed by psychologists, therapists, and healthcare professionals:
"Will bring a deep sense of being understood and heard... a wonderful resource for therapists, supporters, and families."
— Rachel McGregor, Registered Psychologist
"Parents, carers, teachers, and therapists will find this little gem has the gift of healing broken hearts."
— Charmaine Holmes, Clinical Social Worker and Family Therapist
Perfect for:
• Children experiencing grief and loss
• Parents who want gentle tools to help their child process emotions
• Families needing reassurance that all grief responses are normal
• Teachers, counsellors, therapists, and anyone supporting a grieving child
Your child will discover:
• That their feelings are normal and there's no "right" way to grieve
• How different people express grief in their own unique ways
• That they're not alone in their feelings
• Healthy ways to remember and honour someone they miss
• Hope for the journey ahead
Follow the mouse family as gentle Bear helps each one understand their grief. Even quiet little Tiny finds his voice. Together, you'll learn that emotions "aren't good or bad or right or wrong, they just are."
Available in multiple languages: French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
A gentle resource for grieving children—and the people who care about them.
Pairs perfectly with The Tale of The Little Black Cloud for complete emotional support.
