Mammo's Empty Chair

By Erin LaPera

Mammo's Empty Chair is a gentle and heartfelt story about love, loss, and the memories that stay with us forever.

When two young boys visit the place where they always spent time with their beloved Mammo, they notice something important: her chair is empty. At first, the emptiness feels confusing and sad. They miss her stories, her hugs, and the special way she made them feel loved.

As the boys talk, remember, and share their feelings, they begin to understand that even though someone we love may no longer be with us, the love they gave us never disappears. Through warm memories and quiet moments together, the boys discover that grief and love can exist side by side.

Written with compassion and hope, Mammo's Empty Chair helps children:

Understand the loss of a grandparent or loved oneTalk about big feelingsFeel comforted during times of griefRecognize that memories can bring both tears and smilesSee that they are not alone in their sadness

Perfect for ages 5-10, this beautifully illustrated picture book is ideal for families, counselors, teachers, therapists, grief support groups, and anyone helping a child navigate the loss of someone special.

Mammo's Empty Chair is the first book in the Big Feelings, Brave Hearts series, a collection of stories that helps children face life's biggest emotions with courage, kindness, and hope.

Because love doesn't end when a chair becomes empty.

It lives on in the hearts that remember.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H6RGW7B4
• ISBN13: 9798234129413
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Big Feelings Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5