The Volume Of Quiet: Helping Little Hearts Cope With Grief, (Paperback)

<p>When someone we love dies, the world can suddenly feel different.</p><p>The house feels quieter. Everyday routines change. Big feelings arrive without warning.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Volume of Quiet</strong> is a compassionate children's grief book designed to help young readers understand loss, process difficult emotions and find comfort after the death of a sibling.</p><p>Told through the eyes of Leo, a young boy grieving the loss of his sister Maya, this gentle story explores sadness, guilt, loneliness and healing in a way children can understand. Using the powerful idea of a "volume scale," Leo learns that grief changes how the world feels, but love never disappears.</p><p></p>This book gently explores: <ul><li>The death of a sibling</li><li>Feelings of sadness, anger and confusion</li><li>Guilt and "magical thinking" after loss</li><li>Missing someone who has died</li><li>Family grief and shared healing</li><li>Finding comfort in memories</li><li>Understanding that joy and grief can exist together</li><li>Building resilience after loss</li></ul><p></p>Children will learn: <ul><li>Their feelings are normal and valid</li><li>They did not cause the death</li><li>Grief comes in waves and changes over time</li><li>It is okay to laugh and smile again</li><li>Love continues through memories and stories</li><li>They are not alone in their grief</li></ul><p></p>Includes The Toolkit for Big Feelings<p>At the end of the story, children will discover practical activities and coping tools designed to help them process emotions, manage overwhelming feelings and feel supported during their grief journey. The toolkit includes breathing exercises, grounding activities, memory prompts, comfort corner ideas and guidance for difficult days.</p><p></p>Ideal for: <ul><li>Families grieving the loss of a child or sibling</li><li>Parents supporting bereaved children</li><li>Primary schools and teachers</li><li>School counsellors and pastoral teams</li><li>Child therapists and wellbeing practitioners</li><li>Bereavement charities and support organisations</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>The Volume of Quiet</strong> offers comfort, reassurance and hope for children learning to live with loss. It gently reminds young readers that although someone may no longer be physically present, the love they shared remains part of them forever.</p><p></p><p><strong>Written by Wayne Hutchinson &amp; Nadeen Swaby of Handle My Affairs</strong></p><p>Helping families navigate grief, loss, bereavement and life's most difficult moments with compassion, understanding and practical support.</p>

• The Volume Of Quiet: Helping Little Hearts Cope With Grief, (Paperback)
• Author: Wayne Hutchinson
• ISBN: 9798895713501
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-06-01
• Page Count: 76