strode creations llc

Big feelings can feel scary but love never leaves.

Willow B The Kiss on My Wrist is a gentle, comforting children’s picture book that helps young readers navigate grief, change, and big emotions with warmth, reassurance, and hope.

When Willow begins to notice that her world feels different, she experiences sadness, fear, and questions that many children carry when they are missing someone they love. With the soft guidance of Sunny Spark, Willow learns that love doesn’t disappear it simply changes shape, and we can still feel it through memories, comfort, and the reminders we carry with us. Centered around the symbolic ＂kiss on the wrist,＂ this story offers children a simple, soothing way to self-soothe and feel connected during difficult moments. Through calming illustrations and child-centered language, the book supports emotional awareness, reassurance, and healing.

Perfect for families, classrooms, counselors, and caregivers, this story opens the door for meaningful conversations about emotions, remembering, and love.

Recommended for ages 4-8, ideal for:

• Children experiencing grief or major life changes
• Social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Bedtime reading and quiet reflection
• Therapy, counseling, and emotional support

A heartfelt reminder that love stays with us always.