Stories that help families remember, reflect and keep love close.
Suzette Lindsay’s heartwarming children’s stories invite families to pause, share memories and have meaningful conversations about love, loss and healing.
Heartwarming Stories by Suzette Lindsay
Written to provide gentle comfort, celebrate joyful memories, and spark family conversations.
Gramma, Through My Eyes
Suzie and her gramma share a joyful, deep bond. When loss occurs, Suzie discovers that love continues to connect families in comforting and meaningful ways.
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Walking in Grampa’s Shadow
Joey adores his grampa and wants to follow in his footsteps. When separation comes, Grampa shows Joey that love bridges any distance.
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More than a story to read
Suzette Lindsay’s books are designed so adults and children can read together, pause naturally, ask gentle questions, and relate the story to their own lives.
Read together
Find a cozy place to sit side-by-side with your child or young reader.
Pause when questions arise
Let curiosity lead. Pause on any illustration or sentence that prompts a thought.
Reflect and share
Ask gently how a character might be feeling or share a small thought of your own.
Remember something happy
Connect the story to a joyful family memory, a favorite joke, or a beloved place.
Bring the memory to life
When a reflection reminds you of something special, consider following that moment when appropriate.
Continue when ready
Turn the page whenever your child feels ready—or stop and pick up tomorrow.
“When a story or reflection reminds you of something special, consider bringing that memory to life together. Bake the cake they loved, take a familiar walk, visit the park or enjoy an activity that made them smile. Sometimes an unplanned moment becomes a memory the family carries forward.”
A spontaneous shared activity can strengthen the positive association with the memory and create a lasting new family memory when it feels right.
From reflection to connection
A child’s question during storytime may bring up a favourite food, place, activity, song, game or family tradition. When it feels appropriate, families are encouraged to follow the conversation into a simple shared activity.
“Gramma loved baking”
Choose a favourite recipe and bake it together.
“Grampa always took us walking”
Go for a walk and share stories along the way.
“We used to play at this park”
Visit the park and create a new happy memory.
“They loved music”
Listen, sing or dance to a favourite song.
“They always made us laugh”
Share the funniest stories you remember.
“They had a favourite tradition”
Continue it or create a new version together.
Turning a sad moment into something loving
When missing someone special feels overwhelming, focusing on love helps light the path forward. Favourite bedtime stories, silly catchphrases, treasured photographs, family holiday traditions, and funny misadventures can become warm, comforting moments to share across generations.
Recalling special words and advice that bring instant warmth to your heart.
Continuing simple rituals like fishing, baking, or Sunday walks that keep love close.
“Love keeps us connected in a beautiful way, bridging the feeling of separation through quiet moments and happy memories.”
Comfort Corner & Gentle Activities
Activity ideas and reflection guides to help adults and children navigate love, loss, and healing together.
Conversation Starters
Gentle prompts to begin meaningful family dialogues.
“My Favourite Memory” — “What made that day so sunny and memorable?”
Memory Activities
Recall joyful moments, funny stories, and special days.
“Something They Always Said” — “What special words did they say when greeting or encouraging you?”
Drawing and Writing
Illustrate or write letters to express quiet feelings.
“A Place We Loved” — “If we could revisit that spot right now, what sound or sight would we enjoy most?”
Reading Together
Shared reading habits and interactive bookmark crafts.
“Draw a Happy Day” — “What colors best describe the happiness of that day?”
Remembering Loved Ones
Comforting ways to honour grandparents and family members.
“Create a Memory Box” — “What tiny treasure would you like to place inside first?”
Remembering Pets
Celebrating the laughter and warmth brought by beloved animal companions.
“Write a Letter to Someone Special” — “What news or message would bring a smile to their face?”
A Place to Remember
In a future update, visitors will be able to create a moderated tribute to honour a beloved grandparent, parent, family member, dear friend, mentor, or beloved pet.
In Loving Memory of Grampa John
Beloved Grandfather & Lifelong Fisherman
“Thank you for teaching us how to fish, laugh through the quiet afternoons, and walk with kindness.”
About Suzette Lindsay
I'm Suzette, a Canadian who now calls Australia home. I've been married for almost forty years to my wonderful husband, Nick. Together we raised two beautiful children; Devon and Chelsea.
When our children were young, we loved reading stories to them. Those stories became more than words on a page. They brought calm and excitement, sparked conversations, encouraged us to imagine and dream, also created moments of connection that have stayed with us long after childhood.
It was this love of family, storytelling and those precious bonds between generations that inspired my two children's books, Gramma, Through My Eyes and Walking in Grampa's Shadow.
Through my stories, I hope to create that same sense of warmth and connection for other families--the joy of sharing a story, the love found in its characters, and the memories that can last a lifetime.
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Gramma, Through My Eyes
Hardcover / Paperback Children’s Book
A heartwarming story by Suzette Lindsay inviting families to share quiet, loving conversations about memories and enduring bond.
ISBN 9781923675605
Walking in Grampa’s Shadow
Hardcover / Paperback Children’s Book
A touching and light-hearted tale of mentorship, fishing, and hope beyond goodbye between a boy and his beloved grampa.
ISBN 9781923675612
Suzette Lindsay Two-Book Collection
Gramma & Grampa Hardcover Bundle
Includes both "Gramma, Through My Eyes" and "Walking in Grampa’s Shadow". Perfect for family reading, school libraries, and comfort gifts.
ISBN 9781923675605
ISBN 9781923675612
Bring warmth, reflection, and lasting love to your family reading time
Whether reading at bedtime, in a classroom, or during quiet family reflection, Suzette Lindsay’s stories help keep love close.