When I Can't Say I Love You

By Sarah Maguire Marston

When I Can't Say I Love You is a touching and beautifully illustrated children's book that helps explain what love looks like when someone can no longer express it in the ways they once did. Inspired by real experiences, this story explains other ways to show love through small moments-quiet smiles, focused attention, and simply being present.

With gentle reassurance, vivid imagery, and heartfelt emotion, this book reminds children that even when words fade, love remains. Perfect for families navigating dementia, educators teaching empathy, and anyone seeking a compassionate way to discuss aging or cognitive changes with young readers.

A portion of proceeds supports FTD research, making this book a gift of love in more ways than one.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G4TGGZPN
• ISBN13: 9798218877309
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Surfside Stories
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7