Description

Memories of My Daddy is written for children, birth to around age 12, who have unfortunately lost their father (teen/young adult and adult versions available). There are over 100 prompts geared for children to complete by themselves or with the help of others, to recall memories to be written down and not forgotten.

Not only is this a healthy way for children to work through their big feelings after the loss of their father, but it also is an amazing keepsake that they will cherish as they get older.

The book is a large 8X10 size, perfect for smaller children and their larger handwriting. It is full of color to keep them engaged, and it also can be completed in any order so as to not overwhelm the child.

Memories of My Daddy includes fill in the blank, short answer, and open-ended prompts. There are also spaces to add photos (or draw), handwriting samples, and recipes, as well as open journal pages and areas for others to add in their personal memories.

Sample prompts are

• When Daddy was a little boy, he wanted to be a _______ when he grew up.
• Daddy's favorite color was _______.
• His favorite place to be in the house was _________.
• My Daddy is the best because ________.
• A personality trait that I inherited from Daddy is _______.
• Something silly that Daddy always did was _______.
• Daddy wore size _____ shoe, and his favorite shoes were _______.
• A smell that reminds me of Daddy is ________.
• The best advice Daddy gave me was _______.

Other areas include

• Ways to honor Daddy on the anniversary of his death.
• Sections to write out feelings.
• Sections to write letters to Daddy.
• Sections for others to write their memories.

Memories of My Daddy will be treasured for a lifetime.