{"product_id":"the-memory-tree-a-holiday-grief-book-9781506496641","title":"The Memory Tree: A Holiday Grief Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Memory Box, \u003c\/i\u003ethe best-selling children's book about grief, comes a new picture book to help and comfort families celebrating their first holiday season after the loss of a loved one.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrief is challenging for children and families any time of year, but during Christmas or other family-focused holidays, the death of a loved one can bring especially difficult feelings. In \u003ci\u003eThe Memory Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, a child struggles with the recent loss of a loved one. Holiday lights don't seem to shine as bright, and celebrations don't feel quite as merry. But then she and her family find a way to commemorate their lost loved one: the decoration of a special Memory Tree, which allows them all to process their feelings and make the person a meaningful part of their celebrations. Joanna Rowland's sensitive writing and Thea Baker's beautiful illustrations gently prompt reflections and suggestions for readers to create their own Memory Trees at home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA grief book and heartwarming Christmas story in one, \u003ci\u003eThe Memory Tree\u003c\/i\u003e provides comfort to grieving families--whether for the first holiday celebrated after the loss of a loved one, or many years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRowland, Joanna:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoanna Rowland\u003c\/strong\u003e grew up in Sacramento, California, where she still lives today with her husband and three children. She teaches kindergarten by day and writes picture books at night. In the summer, you'll find her at the pool coaching synchronized swimming or cozying up with a book. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Memory Box: A Book about Grief\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Memory Book: A Grief Journal for Children and Families\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eStay Through the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eWhen Things Are Hard, Remember\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eBig Bear Was Not the Same\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBaker, Thea:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThea Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e grew up in a country town in England. She is currently living in Australia and working internationally as a children's illustrator. Thea obtained her BA (Hons) Degree in illustration at the prestigious Falmouth University. Her dissertation was on the subject of grief in children's books.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beaming Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51649081704722,"sku":"9781506496641","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_30c567a6-4e60-44d1-b089-db3da4ad1dbe.jpg?v=1759845404","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-memory-tree-a-holiday-grief-book-9781506496641","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}