This box was created with very young children in mind to help them understand and process the death of a loved one in a developmentally appropriate way. It is suitable for a variety of losses. Tailored to 2-5 year olds, each box contains the book Something Very Sad Happened, two 2oz containers of play dough, a shape cutter, a small fox stuffy, a felted heart in a cotton carry bag, a personalized With Love notecard, and an information card explaining how to best use the box. Additional fox stuffies and felted hearts can be purchased individually to add to order for additional children.
Cuddle & Comfort (Preschool)
Something Very Sad Happened by Bonnie Zucker
This book is written to help young children understand the death of a loved one in very simple terms, emphasizing that it is ok to feel sad and that love never dies. Certain words are colour-coded to prompt you to substitute with appropriate names and pronouns. This book is suitable for many different losses, including close family members, community members, and pets.
Assorted Play Dough and Shape Cutter
Engaging in physical and sensory activities, such as playing with play dough, provides a therapeutic way for young children to release energy and feel grounded, as they squish, mold, and pound the soft dough. Included are two, 2oz containers of play dough in assorted colours and an assorted size shape cutter. Play dough is handmade in Canada with 100% food grade ingredients. Allergy alert: contains wheat.
Fox Stuffy
This sweet little fox stuffy is approximately 8" in height, and is hand-made in Canada with 100% polyester glacier fleece. This soft, plush stuffy acts as a sensory touchstone to bring a child love and comfort. The little pouch on the front is for a child to put a worry, a wish, or anything they may like inside for safe keeping. 100% Machine washable. Because of the unique, handmade nature of this product, minor irregularities may occur between products.
Felted Pocket Heart in Cotton Carry Bag
Each box contains a colourful handmade felted pocket heart in our signature small cotton carry bag. This small colourful heart can be used for children to hold, as well as a visual reminder that they are loved.
Personalized With Love Notecard
A blank 4x6 signature With Love notecard that can be personalized with a note from you. If mailing gift box directly to the recipient, we will handwrite your personal note on the card prior to packaging and shipping. Please indicate your personalized message in the custom text box if you would like included.
Welcome to your Giftbox Information Card
An information card is included with the gift box to explain the contents and their intended use to the recipient.