Ours: A Story of Loss and Healing

A tender story with exquisite illustrations, Ours will resonate with families who have endured unexpected pregnancy loss and are beginning to heal together.

Description

In late summer, a young boy’s parents share the happy news that he’s going to be a big brother. As Mama’s belly grows and Papa builds a crib, the boy wonders what it will be like to share his favorite toys with his new sibling. Then one cold winter day, Mama and Papa return from the hospital with some devastating news–the baby is not coming anymore. This sudden loss leaves the boy and his parents feeling empty inside.

As spring begins, the grieving family starts a garden together to help their hearts heal. By seeing how some seeds take root and flourish and how some seeds never come to be, the boy grows in his understanding of his family’s experience and their resilient love.

Ours is a heartfelt story for families who have experienced unexpected loss and are healing and processing their grief together.

Interests

  • Imprint Lee & Low Books
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Family / New Baby
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / Science & Nature / General
  • Themes Parents & Caregivers, Colors, Environment / Nature / Science, Families, Fathers & Father Figures, Fiction, Grief / Coping with Death, Mothers & Mother Figures, Poetry / Story in Verse, Siblings & Cousins, Tolerance / Acceptance, Weather / Seasons
  • Languages English
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 6 - 8
  • Grade Range Grades 1 - 3
  • Guided Reading O
  • DRA 34
  • Interest Level Grades 6 - 8
  • Bebop Reading Fluent