Ellie Learns About Grief

By Raina Shepard

When Ellie the Elephant wakes up to a quiet house and a heavy feeling in her chest, she knows something is different-but she doesn't know why. When her family gently explains that someone they love has gone to Heaven, Ellie enters a world of big feelings she's never felt before: sadness, confusion, fear, memory, hope, and the question that so many children quietly wonder...

"What happens when someone we love dies?"

Ellie Learns Grief is a tender, faith-grounded story that helps children understand loss in a way that feels safe, honest, and comforting. Through beautifully illustrated moments, Ellie discovers that grief isn't something to hide from-it's something we walk through together, held by God, family, and love that never ends.

With her family by her side, Ellie learns:

It's okay to cry-even when others aren't.

Missing someone doesn't mean they're gone from our hearts.

Heaven is real, and God lovingly holds the people we miss.

Good memories are gifts, and sharing them brings comfort.

Healing takes time, and every feeling is allowed along the way.

Written with the gentle wisdom of trauma-informed care, Christian hope, and emotional safety, this book gives children the language they need for one of life's hardest moments. Whether a child has experienced the loss of a family member, friend, pet, or someone in their community, this story lovingly guides them through grief with clarity and compassion.

At the end of the book, parents and caregivers will find a special "Grown-Up Guide" with:
- Simple ways to talk about Heaven
- Kid-friendly explanations for hard questions
- Emotional check-in prompts
- Prayer and comfort ideas
- Ways to support a grieving child through routine and reassurance

Ellie Learns Grief is more than a story-it's a soft place to land.
It helps children understand that love is stronger than loss, Heaven is real, and God is near to the brokenhearted. With Ellie as their companion, young readers learn that they are never alone in their grief, and that every tear is held by a God who cares deeply for them.

Perfect for ages 4-10, for families, churches, counselors, and anyone who wants to help a child feel safe, seen, and comforted during a time of loss.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G2Y5VSSR
• ISBN13: 9798275133769
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"