Love never disappears-it changes shape.
When Kimika and Kalynn receive heartbreaking news that their beloved grandmother has passed away, the sisters are overwhelmed with feelings they don't quite know how to name. Sadness, confusion, anger, and quiet moments of remembering all fill their days in different ways.
Kimika expresses her grief through art, painting memories of her grandmother and the stories she shared. Kalynn finds comfort in planting flowers, believing that watching something grow helps keep love alive. Even Cocoa, the family puppy, senses that something has changed and stays close, offering comfort in her own gentle way.
As the family gathers to remember Grandma's life-including her bravery, history, and legacy-the girls learn that grief is not something to rush through, and that healing happens best when families talk, remember, and support one another.
This tender story helps children understand loss in an honest, age-appropriate way-while reminding them that the people we love are never truly gone.
Why Readers Love This Book
Gentle & Reassuring:
Addresses grief with warmth, care, and emotional honesty Healthy Coping Strategies:
Shows different ways children process loss Strong Family Bonds:
Highlights support, memory, and healing together SEL-Focused:
Encourages emotional expression, empathy, and resilience
Perfect For
Children ages 6-10 Families navigating loss or remembrance Classrooms and counseling settings discussing grief and emotions Fans of The Invisible String, Ida, Always, and Each Kindness
Kimika & Kalynn: Sisters - Saying Goodbye is the tenth book in the heartwarming series by educator and author H.V. Lyons.
Each book ends with reflection questions for young readers, making it a valuable resource for parents, teachers, counselors, and librarians who want to help children talk about big feelings in a safe and meaningful way.
Because love doesn't end when someone is gone-it lives on in memories, stories, and hearts.
