One More Wednesday

Name: One More Wednesday
ISBN: 9780060295905

by Malika Doray

For a child processing the loss of a grandparent, this gentle story helps them navigate grief and understand death through loving memories and open conversation.

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About This Book

A parent would reach for this book when their young child is experiencing the death of a grandparent for the first time. It provides a gentle and direct framework for conversation. In the story, a small animal reminisces about the special Wednesdays he spent with his grandmother who has passed away. He asks his mother simple, concrete questions about death, and she answers them with comforting, secular honesty. Its minimalist text and illustrations create a calm, tender space for a child to process grief, normalize their sadness, and understand that love and memories continue on. This book is an excellent choice for preschoolers who need simple language to navigate a profound loss.

Sadness & Grief Death of a Loved One Animals Love & Family Family & Siblings Curiosity & Wonder

What Parents Should Know

Character DeathMild

A grandparent has died before the story begins; the book is about remembering her.

Sad ThemesModerate

The book directly addresses grief, loss, and a child's sadness over a death.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals directly with the death of a grandparent. The approach is secular and straightforward, avoiding metaphor or religious explanation. When the child asks if Grandma is cold, the mother explains that she does not need her body anymore. The resolution is hopeful and comforting, focusing on the continuation of love and memory as a way to cope with loss. It is a very grounded and realistic approach to a child's grief.