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Ours: A Story of Loss and Healing

by Mandy Settembre

Grief and healing within a family

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Grief and healing within a family

A young boy’s hopes of becoming a big brother give way to the family’s grief after a pregnancy loss. Across the changing seasons, the family begins a garden together, and the boy uses the differences between seeds that grow and those that do not to make sense of what has happened. The story brings a child’s perspective to loss while tracing how family members begin to process grief together and hold on to their love for one another.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 navigating questions about pregnancy loss or grief with family support
  • Families seeking a story to help open conversations about loss and healing
  • Adults choosing picture books about bereavement for young children

Themes

Pregnancy lossFamily griefHealing togetherResilient loveGardening and growth

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Book overview

A tender story with exquisite illustrations, Ours will resonate with families who have endured unexpected pregnancy loss and are beginning to heal together.

In late summer, a young boy's parents share the happy news that he's going to be a big brother. As Mama's belly grows and Papa builds a crib, the boy wonders what it will be like to share his favorite toys with his new sibling. Then one cold winter day, Mama and Papa return from the hospital with some devastating news--the baby is not coming anymore. This sudden loss leaves the boy and his parents feeling empty inside.

As spring begins, the grieving family starts a garden together to help their hearts heal. By seeing how some seeds take root and flourish and how some seeds never come to be, the boy grows in his understanding of his family's experience and their resilient love.

Ours is a heartfelt story for families who have experienced unexpected loss and are healing and processing their grief together.

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