Welcome! I’m Sarah Piercy, author of Remember When. Join me on a touching journey that helps children and families process grief, celebrate cherished memories, and find the beautiful colors in life’s hardest moments.
Losing a beloved pet can be one of the first big heartbreaks in a child’s life. Remember When follows young Zoe as she navigates the loss of her best furry friend, Sir Buddy Bear the XII. Through gentle storytelling and shared family memories, this book helps children understand their big emotions. It offers a safe space to discuss grief openly, reminding us that even though our pets may leave us, the joy and love they brought into our lives will always stay in our hearts.
Explore the enriching world of the Heart and Wonder Stories Book Collection. Whether you’re a parent or caregiver looking for stories to support your child’s emotional growth at home or an early childhood educator looking for books to help support your emotional literacy teaching in the classroom, the Heart and Wonder Book Collection is meant for you.
Heart and Wonder Stories, LLC–enriching children’s hearts and minds, one book at a time.
Explore the enriching world of the Heart and Wonder Stories Book Collection. Whether you’re a parent or caregiver looking for stories to support your child’s emotional growth at home or an early childhood educator looking for books to help support your emotional literacy teaching in the classroom, the Heart and Wonder Book Collection is meant for you.
Sarah Piercy has always had a profound love for storytelling and a deep passion for supporting young hearts. With a background as a music therapist and over 18 years in early childhood education as a teacher, supervisor, and coach, Sarah understands how to gently connect with children. After experiencing the heartbreaking loss of her own family dog, Buddy Bear, she discovered the healing power of writing. Today, she hopes her stories bring comfort, understanding, and connection to others navigating the loss of a cherished pet.
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