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The Keeper of Secrets: Helping Little Hearts Cope with Grief
A Gentle Children’s Bereavement Book for Ages 6–9
When someone we love experiences memory loss and passes away, a child’s world can suddenly feel completely unravelled.
The Keeper of Secrets is a deeply compassionate children’s grief book designed to help young readers understand and cope with the "double grief" of witnessing a grandparent live with dementia and navigate the finality of their death. Through a gentle story and supportive themes, this book helps children process the complex, confusing physical and emotional feelings that follow a long goodbye.
Told through the eyes of Hannah, a young London girl whose beloved grandmother, Nana, develops dementia and eventually dies, the story explores how love remains permanent, even when memories fade.
The Keeper of Secrets gently explores:
The confusion and sadness of watching a grandparent change due to dementia
Big physical feelings like a "wobbly tummy," anger, worry, and isolation
The difficult moment of feeling "forgotten" by someone you love
The finality of death and navigating the initial silence of bereavement
How actively protecting memories can transform a child's grief into a lasting legacy
Includes The Script-Keeper’s Toolkit for Children At the heart of the story is the powerful idea that when a loved one can no longer hold their own memories, we can step up to hold their stories for them. Children will learn that while an illness can change a person's brain, their love is a permanent secret tucked too deep to ever be reached or erased.
Children will also learn:
The Keeper’s Breath: A simple somatic tool to blow away tight, angry worries like grey smoke
The Memory Safe: How to build a physical "Backup-Brain" to lock away treasured family stories
The Memory-Mapping Jar: A creative, hands-on activity to map out permanent stripes of love
That sharing family stories and cultural traditions keeps someone's light permanently alive
This makes the book ideal for:
Parents and guardians supporting a child through a grandparent's illness and passing
Primary schools, teachers, and pastoral staff
School counsellors, child therapists, and pediatric psychologists
Dementia and bereavement support groups
Families seeking to talk openly about memory loss and death using clear, honest language
The Keeper of Secrets offers absolute reassurance, structural safety, and lasting hope. Even when a piece is missing from our family map, the love we carry ensures that the story never truly unravels.
Written by Wayne Hutchinson & Nadeen Swaby of Handle My Affairs.
Helping families navigate life’s most difficult moments with clarity, compassion and practical support.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When someone we love begins to forget us, it can feel confusing, frightening and deeply sad.The Keeper of Secrets is a compassionate children's grief book designed to help young readers understand dementia, memory loss and the death of a grandparent. Through gentle storytelling and practical coping tools, this book helps children navigate the difficult emotions that can arise when a loved one changes due to illness and eventually passes away.Told through the eyes of Hannah, a young girl whose beloved Nana develops dementia, the story explores the heartbreak of watching someone change, the fear of being forgotten and the comfort of holding onto precious memories.As Hannah learns that love can remain even when memories fade, children are gently reassured that illness cannot erase the bond they share with someone they love.This book gently explores: Dementia and memory loss in a way children can understandThe sadness and confusion of watching a grandparent changeFeeling forgotten by someone you loveGrief and bereavement after a deathBig emotions including anger, worry and lonelinessFinding comfort through family stories and memoriesUnderstanding that love remains even when memories fadeChildren will learn: It is okay to feel sad, confused or angryDementia is an illness and not anyone's faultLove does not disappear when memories changeSharing stories helps keep memories aliveFamily traditions connect generationsGrief and love can exist togetherIncludes The Script-Keeper's ToolkitChildren will discover practical activities designed to help them process emotions and celebrate memories, including: The Keeper's Breath calming exerciseCreating a Memory Safe for treasured storiesMemory mapping activitiesReflection and conversation promptsSimple tools for managing difficult feelingsIdeal for: Children experiencing the effects of dementia in the familyFamilies coping with the loss of a grandparentParents and carers supporting grieving childrenPrimary schools and teachersSchool counsellors and therapistsDementia and bereavement support organisationsThe Keeper of Secrets offers comfort, understanding and hope. It reminds children that while memories may fade, love remains woven through every story, every tradition and every moment shared together.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. A gentle children's book helping ages 6-9 understand dementia, memory loss and grief. Through Hannah's story, young readers learn that even when memories fade, love remains and family stories can keep special connections alive. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798895714393
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When someone we love begins to forget us, it can feel confusing, frightening and deeply sad.The Keeper of Secrets is a compassionate children's grief book designed to help young readers understand dementia, memory loss and the death of a grandparent. Through gentle storytelling and practical coping tools, this book helps children navigate the difficult emotions that can arise when a loved one changes due to illness and eventually passes away.Told through the eyes of Hannah, a young girl whose beloved Nana develops dementia, the story explores the heartbreak of watching someone change, the fear of being forgotten and the comfort of holding onto precious memories.As Hannah learns that love can remain even when memories fade, children are gently reassured that illness cannot erase the bond they share with someone they love.This book gently explores: Dementia and memory loss in a way children can understandThe sadness and confusion of watching a grandparent changeFeeling forgotten by someone you loveGrief and bereavement after a deathBig emotions including anger, worry and lonelinessFinding comfort through family stories and memoriesUnderstanding that love remains even when memories fadeChildren will learn: It is okay to feel sad, confused or angryDementia is an illness and not anyone's faultLove does not disappear when memories changeSharing stories helps keep memories aliveFamily traditions connect generationsGrief and love can exist togetherIncludes The Script-Keeper's ToolkitChildren will discover practical activities designed to help them process emotions and celebrate memories, including: The Keeper's Breath calming exerciseCreating a Memory Safe for treasured storiesMemory mapping activitiesReflection and conversation promptsSimple tools for managing difficult feelingsIdeal for: Children experiencing the effects of dementia in the familyFamilies coping with the loss of a grandparentParents and carers supporting grieving childrenPrimary schools and teachersSchool counsellors and therapistsDementia and bereavement support organisationsThe Keeper of Secrets offers comfort, understanding and hope. It reminds children that while memories may fade, love remains woven through every story, every tradition and every moment shared together.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. A gentle children's book helping ages 6-9 understand dementia, memory loss and grief. Through Hannah's story, young readers learn that even when memories fade, love remains and family stories can keep special connections alive. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798895714393
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When someone we love begins to forget us, it can feel confusing, frightening and deeply sad.The Keeper of Secrets is a compassionate children's grief book designed to help young readers understand dementia, memory loss and the death of a grandparent. Through gentle storytelling and practical coping tools, this book helps children navigate the difficult emotions that can arise when a loved one changes due to illness and eventually passes away.Told through the eyes of Hannah, a young girl whose beloved Nana develops dementia, the story explores the heartbreak of watching someone change, the fear of being forgotten and the comfort of holding onto precious memories.As Hannah learns that love can remain even when memories fade, children are gently reassured that illness cannot erase the bond they share with someone they love.This book gently explores: Dementia and memory loss in a way children can understandThe sadness and confusion of watching a grandparent changeFeeling forgotten by someone you loveGrief and bereavement after a deathBig emotions including anger, worry and lonelinessFinding comfort through family stories and memoriesUnderstanding that love remains even when memories fadeChildren will learn: It is okay to feel sad, confused or angryDementia is an illness and not anyone's faultLove does not disappear when memories changeSharing stories helps keep memories aliveFamily traditions connect generationsGrief and love can exist togetherIncludes The Script-Keeper's ToolkitChildren will discover practical activities designed to help them process emotions and celebrate memories, including: The Keeper's Breath calming exerciseCreating a Memory Safe for treasured storiesMemory mapping activitiesReflection and conversation promptsSimple tools for managing difficult feelingsIdeal for: Children experiencing the effects of dementia in the familyFamilies coping with the loss of a grandparentParents and carers supporting grieving childrenPrimary schools and teachersSchool counsellors and therapistsDementia and bereavement support organisationsThe Keeper of Secrets offers comfort, understanding and hope. It reminds children that while memories may fade, love remains woven through every story, every tradition and every moment shared together.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. A gentle children's book helping ages 6-9 understand dementia, memory loss and grief. Through Hannah's story, young readers learn that even when memories fade, love remains and family stories can keep special connections alive. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798895714393
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - When someone we love begins to forget us, it can feel confusing, frightening and deeply sad.The Keeper of Secrets is a compassionate children's grief book designed to help young readers understand dementia, memory loss and the death of a grandparent. Through gentle storytelling and practical coping tools, this book helps children navigate the difficult emotions that can arise when a loved one changes due to illness and eventually passes away.Told through the eyes of Hannah, a young girl whose beloved Nana develops dementia, the story explores the heartbreak of watching someone change, the fear of being forgotten and the comfort of holding onto precious memories.As Hannah learns that love can remain even when memories fade, children are gently reassured that illness cannot erase the bond they share with someone they love.This book gently explores: - Dementia and memory loss in a way children can understand- The sadness and confusion of watching a grandparent change- Feeling forgotten by someone you love- Grief and bereavement after a death- Big emotions including anger, worry and loneliness- Finding comfort through family stories and memories- Understanding that love remains even when memories fadeChildren will learn: - It is okay to feel sad, confused or angry- Dementia is an illness and not anyone's fault- Love does not disappear when memories change- Sharing stories helps keep memories alive- Family traditions connect generations- Grief and love can exist togetherIncludes The Script-Keeper's ToolkitChildren will discover practical activities designed to help them process emotions and celebrate memories, including: - The Keeper's Breath calming exercise- Creating a Memory Safe for treasured stories- Memory mapping activities- Reflection and conversation prompts- Simple tools for managing difficult feelingsIdeal for: - Children experiencing the effects of dementia in the family- Families coping with the loss of a grandparent- Parents and carers supporting grieving children- Primary schools and teachers- School counsellors and therapists- Dementia and bereavement support organisationsThe Keeper of Secrets offers comfort, understanding and hope. It reminds children that while memories may fade, love remains woven through every story, every tradition and every moment shared together.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. Seller Inventory # 9798895714393