Grandad's Prayers of the Earth

A parent might reach for this book when helping a child process the death of a loved one, particularly a grandparent, or when exploring spiritual questions outside a specific religious doctrine. The story follows a young boy who learns from his grandad that nature itself has a form of silent prayer: the patience of a rock, the strength of a tree. When his grandad dies, the boy returns to their special place in the woods and finds comfort, realizing that his grandad's spirit and love endure in the prayers of the earth. It is a gentle, poetic, and reassuring book for ages 5 to 8 that offers a beautiful, nature-based way to talk about life, loss, and continuing connection.