Children’s Picture Book
Walking in Grampa’s Shadow
A touching tale of mentorship, fishing, and hope beyond goodbye
Written by
Suzette Lindsay
Walking in Grampa’s Shadow
A touching tale of mentorship, fishing, and hope beyond goodbye
By Suzette Lindsay
Grampa and Joey share a wonderful relationship. They joke, tease, laugh, enjoy activities together and spend time talking about life. Joey looks up to his grampa and wants to be just like him.
An unexpected turn of events takes their relationship to a new level—one that surprises Joey and his parents. Grampa helps Joey discover that love can overcome grief and bridge the feeling of separation.
This light-hearted and touching story gently explores love and the feelings that come with losing someone special. Through quiet moments and beautiful memories, children and adults can begin conversations that offer comfort, healing and reassurance, while wondering whether there may be something more beyond goodbye.
Key Themes & Reflections:
Family Conversation Prompts:
- “What was something special Joey learned from his grampa?”
- “Is there an activity or joke you love sharing with a grandparent or family mentor?”
- “When you feel sad or miss someone, what memory helps you feel close again?”
- “What would you like to build, draw, or write to remember a happy day together?”