Great Ball of Light

Reach for this book when your child is processing the profound loss of a sibling or friend and is struggling to reconcile happy memories with current grief. This sensitive story follows nine-year-old Finnegan as he navigates the year following the death of his older brother. It explores the complex landscape of a family in mourning, focusing on how love and creativity can provide a bridge between the past and the future. Parents will appreciate the book's ability to normalize a wide range of emotions, from deep sadness to moments of unexpected humor and wonder. It is a secular, compassionate guide for children aged 8 to 12 who need to know that while life has changed forever, beauty and hope can still be found in the world and within themselves.