Henry Says Goodbye: When You Are Sad

Help Your Child Find Comfort with Henry Says Goodbye: When You Are Sad

Teach your child about grief and God’s comfort with Henry Says Goodbye: When You Are Sad, a tender and beautifully illustrated story from the Good News for Little Hearts series. This gentle book helps children understand loss and sadness — and shows them that Jesus meets us with love and comfort when we are hurting.

• Relatable Story:
  Meet Henry the hedgehog, who loves his pet ladybug and her cheerful company. When she dies, Henry and his family feel deep sadness. Through their grief, they learn to bring their pain to Jesus, who listens, cares, and comforts.
• Faith-Filled Lesson:
  Children will discover that sadness is a part of life, but we can always turn to Jesus for peace and hope when our hearts ache.
• Beautiful Illustrations:
  Joe Hox’s expressive artwork helps children connect emotionally with Henry’s story and the comfort that comes from God’s promises.
• Parent Resource Section:
  Includes biblical guidance and thoughtful conversation prompts for families walking through sadness or loss together.
• Back Pocket Bible Verses:
  A tear-out page of Scripture helps children remember God’s truth and comfort in times of grief.

• Children Ages 4–8: A gentle introduction to grief, loss, and God’s comfort.

• Family Reading Time: Encourages open conversations about sadness and hope.

• Christian Schools & Sunday Programs: A valuable resource for helping children understand that Jesus cares deeply when we are sad.

• About the Series:
• The Good News for Little Hearts series brings gospel hope and biblical wisdom to families through beautifully illustrated stories. Each book follows an animal family facing real-life challenges, offering children a warm and grace-filled way to see how Jesus meets us in everyday struggles.