What is That Big Box? - by Diane Radyko (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Unveiling the Mystery of Loss: A Compassionate Guide to Help Young Minds Navigate Through Grief and Understand Funeral Rituals

In What is That Big Box?, we journey through the eyes of Jennifer, a young deaf girl who is grappling with the sudden disappearance of her beloved grandpa. This touching narrative provides a tender exploration of love, loss, grief, and the bewildering process of funeral rituals.

Jennifer's world is filled with the loving presence of her grandpa. However, her life takes an unexpected turn one day to find her grandpa missing and her mother in tears. The following days are filled with confusion and sadness as Jennifer tries to comprehend the sudden void in her life.

The story beautifully captures Jennifer's innocent bewilderment as she observes the people around her, their faces etched with sorrow, gathering around a big brown box. As Jennifer gets closer to the box, she is confronted with a sight that leaves her puzzled - her grandpa, seemingly asleep, inside the box.

Jennifer's innocent attempts to wake her grandpa, her confusion when he remains cold and unresponsive, and her fear when the box is closed, are heart-wrenchingly depicted. The narrative reaches a crescendo when the box is lowered into the ground, leaving Jennifer with a multitude of unanswered questions.

What is That Big Box? is a profound exploration of an initial encounter with death and the rituals of a funeral. It is a story that will resonate with anyone who has struggled to explain the concept of death to the intellectually young. This book serves as a gentle guide to help young minds navigate the complex emotions associated with the loss of a loved one. It is a testament to the resilience of the innocence and the enduring power of love and memory.