Love is the Gift

Alana, a mermaid, is having to come to terms with the fact that her grandmother, whom she loves very much, is coming to the end of her life cycle and will soon die. At first, she is confused and struggles to understand what is going on, confronted by many overwhelming feelings - anger, sadness, even guilt.

Alana's grandmother supports her through her grief and gives her the space to come to terms with her feelings of loss by remembering and celebrating their time together and focusing on the love that they have for each other. This book aims to support parents and children aged 6 to 11 to process difficult feelings that arise when confronted with the loss of a loved one. Parents and guardians can use the story as a tool to support their child in reflecting on what is going on for them, creating a safe space to talk about feelings.