Lighthouse: A Story Of Remembrance

This gentle children’s book by Robert Munsch follows Sarah, a young girl struggling with the recent loss of her grandfather. Unable to sleep after the funeral, she wakes her father for a midnight trip to the lighthouse—a place filled with precious memories of her grandfather. Together, they share coffee and donuts, climb the lighthouse, and Sarah tosses a flower into the sea in his memory. It’s a heartfelt exploration of grief, memory, and the comfort found in family traditions. 

Key Features:

• A tender and heartwarming exploration of loss and remembrance

• Relatable storyline that encourages children to express grief

• Rich oil-on-canvas illustrations by Janet Wilson that evoke warmth and reflection 

• Suitable for reading with preschoolers through early elementary-aged children

• Includes a comforting family ritual that can inspire real-world reflection and sharing