Beneath My Fathers Tree

A heartfelt story about grief, memory, and the quiet ways love continues to grow. Perfect for children navigating loss.

When "Donuts with Dads" day arrives, Eva is excited to share her special memory. But when she tells her class, "My father is a tree," the room fills with laughter instead of understanding. Suddenly, Eva feels alone with a truth she’s carried: her father may be gone, but she still feels him rooted in the world around her.
Beneath My Father’s Tree is a tender, imaginative story designed to help children navigate grief and loss with courage. Through Eva’s eyes, young readers learn that love doesn’t disappear; it transforms. This grief support book for kids offers a gentle way to explain that loved ones live on in our memories, in nature, and in the lasting connections that continue to grow.
This essential resource for grieving children is perfect for:

• Children Coping with Loss: Provides comfort, validation, and emotional resilience for those dealing with the death of a father or loved one.
• Parents and Caregivers: Offers a practical tool for opening gentle conversations about healing after loss, empathy, and remembrance.
• Educators and School Counselors: Supports social-emotional learning (SEL) in classrooms and libraries with a story that honors diverse family experiences.

From Raquel Smith, author of Treading Through Grief, comes a debut children’s picture book about grief that serves as a moving reminder: the people we love never truly leave us.

Add Beneath My Father’s Tree to your bookshelf today to plant seeds of healing, hope, and connection in the hearts of young readers.