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by Courtney Anderson (Author)
My Brother in the Sky
A gentle children's grief book about baby loss, sibling loss and remembering a loved one.
My Brother in the Sky is a gentle children's picture book about a little girl navigating grief for the very first time after her baby brother dies. Created to help families explain pregnancy loss, infant loss and sibling death to young children, this heartfelt story offers comfort, connection and developmentally appropriate language for big emotions.
Through simple words and soft moments, she begins to find him in everyday places, in the wind, the rain, rainbow skies and the stars above, discovering ways to feel close to him again, even when her heart aches.
This story gently shares the whole journey, from pregnancy to loss and the tender path of remembrance and healing that follows, in a way that supports both the child and the parent.
Written from lived experience, this is the book the author wished she had when explaining loss to her own two year old while still trying to understand it herself. Created with deep love and care, it offers comfort and reassurance for families facing the unimaginable.
Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and young children, My Brother in the Sky supports conversations around:
- Baby loss
- Stillbirth and miscarriage
- Sibling death
- Children's grief and bereavement
- Remembering loved ones
- Big feelings in little hearts
A Note to Parents and Caregivers
If you are reading this book, it may mean your family is walking through a heartbreak you never expected. We are so sorry.
This story was written to help you gently explain the death of a baby or sibling to very young children, while you are also navigating your own grief.
When we were living through this ourselves, we found that many stories didn't quite fit our circumstances. So we changed words, softened phrases, skipped pages and reshaped the stories to match what felt right for our family and to honour the devastating loss of our boy. We encourage you to do the same with this book. Please make it yours.
Read slowly. Pause when needed. Let your child lead. Follow their cues. Create gentle rituals like lighting a candle, holding a special teddy, looking at photos or stepping outside together to notice the sky.
There is no "right" way to do this. Your child does not need perfect words, they need you.
This book is not professional or medical advice. If you or your child need additional support, please reach out to your GP, grief counsellor or local bereavement service. You do not have to carry this alone.
A keepsake for little hearts and the grown-ups holding them.
