The Gardener: A Gentle Story for Families About Child Loss - PREORDER
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A Gentle Picture Book for Miscarriage & Child Loss
The Gardener was created to support families navigating miscarriage or the loss of a child without overwhelming children with explanations they may not be ready for.
Its gentle symbolism can help open conversations about:
- Miscarriage and child loss
- Grief and sadness within the family
- Remembering a baby or child who has died
- Jesus' love and care
- The hope of Jesus
- Difficult questions children may have about loss
The open-ended story gives parents the freedom to share as much, or as little, as feels appropriate for their own family.
When a family experiences the loss of a child, finding the words to talk about grief can feel impossible. The Gardener offers families a gentle way to begin.
Through a simple, hope-filled story, children meet a loving Gardener who carefully tends to precious seeds, preparing them to be given to their families. But sometimes, a seed remains in the Gardener's care, where it is lovingly planted in his beautiful garden.
With the Gardener representing Jesus and his garden representing a place we can look to for hope, The Gardener offers a tender analogy of a child being lovingly cared for and entrusted to Christ.
Rather than trying to explain why loss happens, the story intentionally leaves room for families to talk together, ask questions, remember their child, and process their grief in the way that feels right for them. The final pages are a reminder that we entrust everything to Christ in hope.
Product Details:
- Hardback
- 10"x10"
- Original human artwork by Jillian Chapman
- Written by Maddie Cain
- Produced by The Little Rose Shop, printed in China
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Gardener specifically about miscarriage?
Yes. The Gardener was created as a gentle resource for families experiencing miscarriage and child loss. It can be given as a thoughtful miscarriage support or sympathy gift, particularly for families looking for a faith-filled way to talk about their loss together.
Does the book explain why miscarriage or child loss happens?
No. The Gardener intentionally does not try to explain why miscarriage or child loss happens. Instead, its simple story and symbolism allow each family to have conversations about grief, faith, and loss in a way that feels appropriate for them.
Who does the Gardener represent?
The Gardener represents Jesus. His loving care for each seed offers families a gentle image of their child or sibling being known, loved, and cared for by Christ.
What does the Gardener's garden represent?
The garden represents Heaven. In the story, when a seed needs to remain in the Gardener's care, he lovingly plants it in his garden.
Is The Gardener a good gift for someone who had a miscarriage?
Yes. The Gardener can be a thoughtful miscarriage support gift for a grieving family. It offers a gentle, faith-filled way for parents and children to talk about the child they love and their grief together.