Title: When I Can't See You
Author: Dr. Haley T. Arias
Publisher: Mascot Kids
Publication Date:
April 1, 2025
Language:
English
Print Length:
32 pages
DESCRIPTION:
GRIEF IS HARD AND CONFUSING, EVEN FOR ADULTS. A poignant take on where to look when grief seems too big for our little ones, When I Can't See You sparks conversations about navigating loss.
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MY THOUGHTS:
When I Can’t See You is a gentle and heartfelt book that helps children navigate one of the most difficult emotions anyone can face—grief. Even for adults, loss can feel overwhelming and confusing, so explaining it to a child requires a special kind of care and sensitivity. This book approaches that challenge with compassion and warmth.
Dr. Haley T. Arias creates a space where difficult conversations can begin naturally. Instead of offering complicated explanations, the story focuses on helping children understand that love and connection don’t disappear just because someone is no longer physically present. It reassures young readers that the feelings they experience during loss are valid and that they are not alone in their sadness.
What stood out to me is how the book encourages dialogue. It doesn’t try to rush children through grief or simplify it too much. Instead, it gently opens the door for families, caregivers, and educators to talk about emotions that are often hard to put into words.
The message feels comforting rather than heavy. It reminds readers that memories, love, and the presence we feel in our hearts can continue even when we can’t see someone anymore.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Dr. Haley T. Arias is no stranger to loss. She has lost multiple immediate family members, starting at the young age of eleven, which propelled her to become a helper for those suffering from the trauma of loss. As a doctor of chiropractic, life coach, professor of biology, researcher, speaker, and now author, she has helped thousands learn more about themselves and their bodies through the pain they’re experiencing.
Her unique perspective and background, coupled with a little southern charm (hailing from Georgia) and even humor, have patients, students, and audience members walking away feeling hopeful despite their tragic losses.
Her debut children’s book, When I Can’t See You, is a sweet and poignant take on grief and loss when it becomes too confusing for young children. Through it, she hopes to spark conversations around the dinner table or during bedtime routines to begin healing the fractures that loss can cause within families.
Link to her book: https://a.co/d/0dUamdLV
Disclosure: This post contains sponsored content. All opinions are my own.