When Will Grandpa Wake Up

By: Runquist, Marsha Kay

A gentle, honest, and psychologically grounded guide to help young children navigate the confusion of loss.

When Huxley's Grandpa dies, the world suddenly feels different. Grandpa looks like he is sleeping, but Mommy is crying, and Huxley is left with a heart-wrenching question: "When will Grandpa wake up?".

When Will Grandpa Wake Up? is a compassionate picture book designed specifically for children between the ages of 2 and 5 . Through Huxley's journey, young readers learn what it means when a body "turns off" and why it's never their fault when a loved one passes away. With age-appropriate explanations comparing a body to a toy that has run out of batteries the story demystifies death, funeral homes, and the complex emotions of grief.

Written with child psychology in mind, this book provides parents, caregivers, and funeral directors with the right words to explain the "foreverness" of death while offering the reassurance and comfort every child deserves during a difficult time .

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GWLP268G
• ISBN13: 9798295788505
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Publish My Book
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 2 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7