Yestertime

<p><em>Yestertime: The Coloring Book</em> is a healing-centered activity book designed to help children process grief celebrate cherished memories and express emotions through creativity. A companion to the children's picture book <em>Open Yestertime</em> it features simplified black-and-white versions of the story's illustrated scenes-each reimagined for coloring reflection and self-expression.</p><p>Every page includes:</p><ul><li><strong>A gentle prompt</strong> to guide memory-sharing and conversation</li><li><strong>An affirmation</strong> to encourage emotional safety and resilience</li><li><strong>A hidden Memory Buddy</strong>-a comforting dandelion character children can color name and imagine as their companion in remembering loved ones</li></ul><p>Grounded in grief research and social-emotional learning principles this coloring book creates a safe space for children to explore their feelings honor their memories and develop healthy coping skills. Whether used at home in classrooms in therapy or grief support groups it invites children to move at their own pace-talking coloring quietly or revisiting favorite pages as needed.</p><p>Ideal for ages 4-8 <em>Yestertime: The Coloring Book</em> is more than an art activity-it's a pathway to connection healing and hope.</p>