Remember Me When...: Creating Memories to Last a Lifetime

by Todd Williams, Ciara Compton (Illustrator)

Do you know how you'd like to be remembered by the children you love after you've gone to heaven? In this special memory book, share the many ways we can remember each other, from eating strawberries in the spring to playing dress-up with friends and watching fireflies light up the summer skies. Then add your own family memories to create a lifelong keepsake. With joyful, full-page color illustrations reflecting the diversity of God's children, Remember Me When… celebrates the moments children have shared with family and friends and provides an opportunity to talk about the inevitable reality of death and grief and how God comforts us in those times. In a season where grief from the COVID-19 pandemic will become more public and a shared international experience, Remember Me When… will empower families to mourn in healthy, positive ways. This legacy book also includes a blank page for writing in your own remembrance.

32 pages, Hardcover

Published August 3, 2021

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I chose to read this book after receiving a free copy. All opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased.

Remember Me When... is a book written to help children learn to mourn in a positive way. It shows moments when a child may have a memory of their friend or loved one, and they are encouraged to remember them when they’re doing everyday things.

The first example is to “Remember me when you see butterflies flutter in the sky,” and the second example is, “Remember me when you laugh out loud.” I found it interesting that those are two things that bring memories of my mom, so these are also good suggestions for adults. The last page even has a place for the person who gave the book to the child to put in a memory of their own.

The illustrations are great. They’re bright and colorful and impressive. Ciara Compton helps the book to come alive.

It is always important to talk to our children and grandchildren about death, that it’s part of living and that even though our body is no longer here, we are still here in spirit. This is an important book especially during the pandemic.

[Cara BookShelfMomma · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book makes me remember a promise that I made to my Grandmother. When she knew she was dying she was upset that her great grandchild would never remember her. This book helps bring about a way to talk to children about death, a way to celebrate those that pass. It talks about remembering the person when you look at the simple pleasures in life. I think it is perfectly written and a great way to honor those that have passed with the children that are left. There is also a final page in the back where you can write personal things for the specific person.

[Grant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations throughout this book that helps grandparents talk to their grandchildren about dying and death, but most of all, how they want to be remembered. There is even a place for you to create your own memory with your grandchildren. I love it!