"The loss of a mother is hard. Especially for a little boy. Follow a little boy's story through life, love and finding comfort." This is a first draft of a children's book about loss. It is designed for young children that have lost a mother at an early age. In the story, there is a boy and his parents. The boy's mother dies (no description of death) and grief is shown and finally hope. I created this book based on my experience as a child. I never knew that other children went through similar situations. It was hard to know if grief was acceptable and that there would be an okay and hopeful end in sight. I've uploaded it here for feedback. Wording, phrasing, illustrations, next steps -- whatever you have to share.

3. This is my daddy.
He is a business man.

5. One day, my daddy met my mommy
at the park.
They stayed until it was almost dark.

7. The stork was going
to bring them
me!

8. Our family was about
to grow to three.

15. Suddenly one day,
Daddy had some bad news to say.

16. Daddy said that Mommy died
and would not be coming back.
I cried so much I thought that
I would crack.

19. Building a castle in the sand
was not possible with just my hands.

20. A few weeks later,
Daddy told me
something that
I’ll always remember.

23. This made me smile.
I decided to send a
message in style.

24. Everytime
I look up high.