Hunting Grandma's Treasures

Name: Hunting Grandma's Treasures
ISBN: 9780395681909

by Gina Willner-Pardo

Join a boy and his grandmother on a heartwarming treasure hunt, a gentle way to navigate the difficult journey of saying goodbye and coping with loss. This early reader offers comfort and understandin

About This Book

Hunting Grandma's Treasures is a tender early reader that addresses the sensitive topic of a grandparent's death. It follows a young boy whose grandmother, knowing her time is short, orchestrates a meaningful treasure hunt for him. Through this activity, she helps him create lasting memories, process his grief, and understand that love endures even through change. The book offers a gentle, metaphorical approach to loss, making it suitable for children aged 4-11 who are experiencing or anticipating the death of a loved one.

A boy's dying grandmother helps him say good-bye and accept life's changes.

Concepts

Sadness & Grief Love & Family Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Empathy & Kindness Self-Confidence & Identity Joy & Gratitude Death of a Loved One Growing Up Family & Siblings

Heads up, parents

Character Death

illness

Discussion Prompts

What kind of treasures did the boy and his grandma find? What are some 'treasures' or special memories you share with your own family?

How do you think the boy felt during his treasure hunt with Grandma? How did his feelings change by the end of the story?

Grandma helped the boy understand that even when things change, love can stay with us. What does that mean to you?

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