The Day the Earth Grew Stronger is an engaging short story offering bereavement support and guidance for parents and guardians of young children. The story provides a strong foundation for opening difficult conversations around the theme of death helping children to better understand the concept. <br>While many people choose to believe in heaven The Day the Earth Grew Stronger provides a unique angle of belief and how a person's body or soul is passed back through the earth and lives on through nature. The story approaches death in a direct yet sensitive manner; providing both explanation and comfort and provides a safe space for children to process grief and loss.