Overview

A warm hug of a book for any child who's missing someone they love. Saturdays were Sam's favorite-Grampscakes dripping with syrup, lively chess matches, quiet moments spent birdwatching. Just Sam and Gramps, soaking up their special day together. But when Gramps passes away, Sam is heartbroken-and Saturdays feel empty. With his mom's gentle guidance, Sam begins to understand a powerful truth: even though Gramps is gone, the love they shared-and their cherished traditions-will always remain. Because like syrup on pancakes, love sticks around. Saturdays with Gramps is a tender, heartfelt picture book that helps children process grief and loss with warmth, comfort, and hope. Through gentle storytelling and beautiful illustrations, it reminds readers that the bonds we build with those we love remain long after they're gone. ✅ Ideal for ages 7+ ✅ Introduces loss in an age-appropriate, relatable way ✅ Encourages open conversations about big feelings ✅ Validates kids' emotions and experiences ✅ Offers healthy, hopeful coping strategies ✅ A supportive resource for parents, educators, and therapists navigating bereavement Whether a child is grieving a grandparent, parent, pet, or any kind of loved one, Saturdays with Gramps reminds them they're not alone-and that love lasts forever.

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Reviews

""Saturdays With Gramps is a tender and relatable children's picture book about love, loss, and the healing power of memory...As an educator, I really appreciated the story's developmentally appropriate presentation of loss while also providing some practical strategies for kids to try...Bader's story would also be useful for school counselors, parents, or caregivers supporting a grieving child. This book offers comfort and a lasting reminder that ""love never dies,"" a message children and adults alike will remember long after the final page."" - Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite, 5-Star Review

""This simple narrative should be an effective guide for young readers experiencing a death in their own family. Through Sam's perspective, the author outlines clear steps for coping with loss: like keeping up old habits and understanding complicated emotions... An educational but accessible picture book about how to cope with grief as a child."" - Kirkus Reviews ""Saturdays With Gramps is a tender and relatable children's picture book about love, loss, and the healing power of memory...As an educator, I really appreciated the story's developmentally appropriate presentation of loss while also providing some practical strategies for kids to try...Bader's story would also be useful for school counselors, parents, or caregivers supporting a grieving child. This book offers comfort and a lasting reminder that ""love never dies,"" a message children and adults alike will remember long after the final page."" - Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite, 5-Star Review ""Touching story on navigating grief and the bond between kids and grandparents."" - BookLife Reviews ""This book is a wonderful tool for helping children process difficult topics such as the death of a loved one...it also explores acceptance, the process of moving on, and the idea of unconditional love... Overall, it's a powerful and touching story, especially useful when helping children process emotions like grief and loss. For parents, educators, and therapists, this is definitely a book worth keeping on your shelves."" -- Litpick Reviews, 5-Star Review

Author Information

Marissa Bader is a Minneapolis-based children's book author and writer with a background in mental health. She's the author of The Only Me, Stella's Brave Voice, Petunia the Perfectionist, and Saturdays with Gramps-heartfelt stories inspired by her three daughters that nurture confidence, courage, and emotional growth. Marissa also writes about parenting and mental health, with work featured in Psychology Today, HuffPost Parents, Lucie's List, and more. When she's not writing, she's likely drinking coffee, dancing in the kitchen with her family, or dreaming up her next story. Learn more, explore free resources, or invite her for an author visit at MarissaBader.com, and follow along @MarissaBaderWriter.

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