The Journey We Didn't Understand: The Missing Piece

By Quiana Carter

The Journey We Didn't Understand: The Missing Piece is a tender and faith filled children's story that gently explores love, illness, loss, and hope through the eyes of a family facing the unimaginable. When baby Keon becomes sick, his mother, brother Ian, and sister Marie are introduced to big emotions, difficult conversations, and a journey they never expected to take.Written with warmth and honesty, this story helps children understand cancer in age appropriate language while showing the power of family, prayer, and community support. As Ian and Marie navigate fear, confusion, sadness, and healing, young readers learn that it is okay to ask questions, to grieve, and to lean on faith during hard times.This beautifully illustrated book offers comfort to children who have experienced illness or loss in their families, and it serves as a gentle tool for parents, caregivers, educators, and faith leaders to start meaningful conversations about grief, resilience, and God's presence even in moments we do not understand.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H892GSGZ
• ISBN13: 9798349299025
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Books by Quiana
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7