What Cloud Is My Grandma In? – Children’s Grief Book by Kim Vesey

What Cloud Is My Grandma In? is a tender, hope- and faith-centered children’s book created to help young hearts navigate the loss of a beloved grandmother. Because losing a family member can feel especially overwhelming and lonely for children, this story gently acknowledges their sadness while offering comfort and reassurance.

In this touching tale, a little turtle treasures special moments with Grandma — especially feeding the ducks at the pond. However, the turtle’s world is suddenly turned upside down when Mom and Dad explain that Grandma has gone to heaven to live with God. The young turtle must somehow learn how to live without her.

As the turtle wonders whether Grandma is living in a heavenly cloud, caring adults help guide the turtle through the many emotions experienced during the first year following her death. Along the way, the turtle learns that it is okay to cry, laugh, feel sad, feel happy, and continue loving Grandma forever.

In addition to its heartfelt story, this beautifully illustrated book provides practical recommendations for adults supporting grieving children, including:

• Honoring meaningful memories

• Creating tangible remembrances

• Working through shared grief in gentle, supportive ways

This compassionate resource offers reassurance for children and thoughtful guidance for parents, caregivers, teachers, counselors, churches, and ministries.

About the Author

Kim Vesey is a registered nurse and certified spiritual director with 35 years of experience in hospice care. In addition to caring for many families, Kim has personally experienced unexpected loss, including her husband, father, and daughter, Sarah, who left behind her young son, Warren. Kim is also mother to her son, Patrick, and resides in Beavercreek, Ohio.

What Cloud Is My Grandma In? is Vesey’s fourth book in her planned series of children’s grief-related books.

In 2021, Vesey was honored by the Christian Indie Awards (Children’s Books, Ages 4–8) for her first book, What Cloud Is My Mommy In?

Illustrator

Illustrations by Amy Gantt, Lula Bell Designs, Oakwood, Ohio.

Product Details

Publisher: WestBow Press (July 28, 2021)
Language: English
Paperback: 35 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1973689928
Reading Age: 4–7 years
Grade Level: 1–2
Item Weight: 5.3 ounces
Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.1 x 11 inches