Hope for the Unknown - A Children's Book About Trusting God in Loss and Grief
How do you explain the unexplainable to a child? How do you bring hope when answers feel out of reach?
In Hope for the Unknown, author and illustrator Jasmine Lopez gently explores the emotions of love, loss, and faith through the eyes of a child. Inspired by her own journey of grief, this beautifully illustrated book offers a comforting and faith-filled perspective for families navigating the loss of a baby sibling.
With tender words and soft, heartfelt illustrations, this book reminds children (and parents) that even when we don't have all the answers, love never leaves, and hope remains.
Perfect for families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, Hope for the Unknown is a gentle resource for opening conversations, honoring memories, and finding light in the unknown.
Recommended for:
¿¿ Parents and caregivers explaining loss to young children
¿¿ Families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss
¿¿ Faith-based readers looking for hope and reassurance
¿¿ A heartfelt gift for grieving families
Auflage
Large type / large print edition
Sprache
Zielgruppe
Für Kinder
Interest Age: From 3 to 10 years
Editions-Typ
Produkt-Hinweis
Fadenheftung
Gewebe-Einband
Maße
Höhe: 209 mm
Breite: 208 mm
Dicke: 6 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-7640369-0-0 (9781764036900)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Jasmine Lopez is a Filipina-Australian writer, illustrator, and mother whose heart beats for faith, family, and meaningful storytelling. Her journey through love and unimaginable loss led her to create Hope for the Unknown-a gentle, faith-filled book born from deep grief and the unwavering promise of God's love.In 2023, Jasmine lost her son, Ezra, at just four months old. The pain left her without words. In those quiet, aching moments, she turned to freehand drawing-a space where she could process, pray, and hear God's whisper of comfort.Soon after, Jasmine and her family were filled with hope again when she discovered she was expecting. Her children prayed every night, "Please, God, don't let this baby die." But just a week later, they experienced another heartbreaking loss. Through the tears of her little ones asking, "Why, Mum? Why again?", Jasmine knew she had to write-not to explain the unexplainable, but to help families hold onto hope even when answers don't come.With tender words and warm illustrations, Jasmine pours her heart into creating books that bring light to families walking through grief. She believes that even in sorrow, love never leaves-and in the unknown, there is space to trust God more deeply than ever before.Today, she writes, illustrates, and homeschools her children from their home in Australia, cherishing the beauty in everyday moments and living out the quiet strength of hope.of faith and grief has shaped her passion for storytelling. After experiencing the devastating loss of her son Ezra at just four months old, Jasmine turned to art and writing as a way to process her emotions and hear God's voice. Through this journey, she discovered the power of faith-filled stories in bringing comfort, healing, and hope.Her book, Hope for the Unknown, was born from a place of deep sorrow, love, and trust in God's plan. It offers gentle words and heartfelt illustrations to help families navigate the difficult conversations surrounding pregnancy and infant loss. Jasmine believes that even in life's hardest moments, God's love remains steady, and there is always space to trust Him.Leaving behind a corporate career to pursue her creative calling, Jasmine now writes and illustrates books that bring light to families walking through grief. When she's not creating, she enjoys painting, and finding beauty in everyday moments. Through her work, she hopes to remind others that even in the unknown, there is hope.
