Losing a sibling is confusing, heartbreaking and painful. It can be very difficult to understand as an adult and as a young child. Though this is true, there are different ways to understand this loss.

In this heartwarming, developmental level read, author Natasha Baillères, M.A., M.Ed., walks you through her experience losing a sibling. This poetic book is a hopeful read for a family who lost a brother, sister, daughter or son. While encouraging exploration, Please Don't Go is written in a relatable voice to assist young children understand their emotions through color, pictures and rhythmic words. This book creates space for readers' imagination, spirit and mind, to search for signs while creating meaning from the loss of a loved one.

This book can be personalized with names and characters of the loved one you have lost. When reading to yourself or a child, substitute the names and pronouns for the person whom you've lost.