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by Rachel Nishikawa (Author)
The Garden of Always is a gentle children's picture book about love, sibling loss, and remembrance.
Told through poetic language and calming nature imagery, the story follows Stella as she remembers her baby sister Ava. Each memory brings new flowers to life in a magical garden - a place where love continues to bloom even after loss.
Inspired by a true story, this book was written in remembrance of Ava, who was born with a rare metabolic genetic disorder called Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia (NKH). While medical details are not the focus, the story offers families a compassionate and age-appropriate way to talk about grief, baby loss, and the enduring bond between siblings.
Designed to support grieving children and the adults who love them, The Garden of Always is especially meaningful for:
- Children grieving the loss of a baby sibling
- Families navigating infant loss or neonatal loss
- Parents, caregivers, and therapists seeking gentle grief books for kids
- Keepsake reading, remembrance rituals, and comfort during difficult seasons
With soft illustrations and reassuring words, The Garden of Always reminds children that love never disappears - it grows, blooms, and stays forever and always.
