Where Did She Go?: A heartfelt story to help children understand loss

By Author / Illustrator

Cariad Lloyd, Tom Percival

Genre

Bereavement

Age range(s)

Publisher

Hodder Children's Books

ISBN

9781444970944

Format

Hardback

Published

08-05-2025

Synopsis

The perfect book for opening up honest conversations with young children about grief and death, whether they have lost a loved one, or are simply curious and at the age of asking questions.

When a little girl hears people saying how sorry they are that she's lost her very special grandma, she only has one question . . . where did she go? Grandma's not under the sofa, behind the flower patch, or even at their favourite spot in the park, so where is she? Perhaps Mum can help her daughter to understand what has happened and find comfort in the memories left behind.

Written with gentle humour and a lightness of touch by comedian and creator of Griefcast, Cariad Lloyd, and illustrated by Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series.

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Reviews

Louise

When a little girl loses her very special grandma, she has just one question: Where did she go? She searches everywhere , under the sofa, behind the flower patch, even in their favourite spot in the park, but Grandma isn't there. With the help of her mum, however, she begins to understand what it means to say goodbye, and how memories can keep someone we love close, even when they're gone.

A gentle, thoughtful picture book to help children understand grief and loss. Perfect for ages 3+, Where Did She Go? opens up honest conversations about death, whether a child is experiencing loss or simply curious. Cariad Lloyd's sensitive and gentle narrative coupled with the warmth of Percival's illustrations both comfort and encourage conversation about death.

Perfect for PSHE sessions in a Key Stage 1 class, this is both reassuring and compassionate in its approach to loss. A beautiful and essential book about love, loss, and the memories that live on.

Picture book / Reviewed by Louise Gahan, teacher