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Bereavement Book Campaign

Launching our 'Bereavement Book' campaign

BUY A BOOK HERE – you can either send directly to a school of your choosing or we can choose a school for you.

Our bereavement book campaign is focused on providing a copy of our childhood bereavement book ‘About Hedgehog’ to primary schools to support the new RSHE grief and bereavement curriculum. We know the power of books in helping children understand the world around them and grief is no different. A gentle book, using the right language for young children to support them in developing an understanding of death and dying.

It is estimated that 127 children are bereaved every day in the UK, children who need support and to feel less alone. By opening up conversations around death with all children, we can help them to process what it means before, during and after bereavement. Through our book we support Grief Encounter – child bereavement charity and Child Bereavement UK with a percentage of sales.

Professor of Education at St Mary’s University Anna Lise Gordon has brought together a unique group of experts from within and outside St Mary’s in the field of bereavement, primary education, literacy and Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) development for a research project entitled Love and Loss – Children using picture books to learn about bereavement and we’re delighted to share this research and that ‘About Hedgehog’ has been included in the additional reading list for children in the report.

Why and how

After losing my Mum and my brother to a Glioblastoma brain tumour within two years of each other, and my Stepdad to cancer around the same time, I needed to find a way to process my own bereavement. As an early years educator I know first hand how important books are in early education. Wanting to do something to help young children whilst processing my own grief, I created ‘About Hedgehog’, hoping to help children feel less alone through grief and bereavement. Our award winning book has gone to many homes to support parents and caregivers in having those first conversations about the death of a loved one. 

The book campaign is focused on getting books into schools so that we can support more children across the country, as well as their teachers and families, to talk more openly before, during and after death.

We work with individuals and our business partners across the UK who help us to donate the books, we cover delivery costs for individual donors, include our EYFS, KS1 and KS2 lesson plans and give 10% of book sales to child bereavement charities. 

Links to sustainability

As with all of our books, ‘About Hedgehog’ is made sustainably in Gloucestershire with our trusted printers, creating a book with 100% recycled carbon balanced paper as certified by the World Land Trust, no plastic lamination and stitched binding so that we can confidently say that we’ve done everything we can when creating this resource to think about the planet and our legacy of sustainability. Our planet and the natural world is forever a wonderful resource for mindfulness and connection, so we will always be mindful of it when we produce things for people.

‘About Hedgehog’ has been recognised in a number of awards:

Finalist in the Children’s, Educational and Pre-school category of the Gift of the Year Awards 2026

Shortlisted in the Children’s, Educational and Pre-school category of the Gift of the Year Awards 2026

Gold Winner in the City Kids Awards 2025 for Best Book

Gold Winner in the Junior Design Awards 2024 for Best Children’s Book 6+

Winner in the Golden Wizard Book Prize 2024

Winner of Book of the Year (6-10 yrs) in the Golden Wizard Prize 2024

Dani with bereavement book About Hedgehog
About Hedgehog bereavement book
About Hedgehog bereavement book inside
About Hedgehog bereavement book cover

We work with both individuals and our business partners to donate books into schools and we have already begun sending books to schools as part of the campaign, so if you would like to get involved, maybe you have a school in mind or you would just like to donate, then get in touch with us at info@eco-able.co.uk to find out more.

We have partnered with Legacy Hub, a secure app, providing your loved ones clarity and support by keeping your important files, wishes and personal messages safely organised and accessible… you leave more than information, you leave peace of mind.

At the most difficult times, families are often left searching for answers, unsure where to turn or what their loved ones might have wanted. Legacy Hub helps remove that uncertainty, bringing everything together in one safe place so nothing meaningful is lost or left unsaid.

10% of every subscription is donated to our bereavement book campaign to support our vital work with schools and early years settings across the UK. Click HERE to learn more about Legacy Hub and claim your 10% discount off the subscription.

If you are a school who would like a copy of the book, please get in touch and we can add your to our schools list and get the book sent out to you.

To date over 200 books have been sent to schools and early years settings with more books going out each week.

Plus we have had an additional 150 books donated to Grief Encounter through our business partnerships.

We look forward to supporting children and schools across the UK.

"A poignant, gentle, and beautiful book for young children navigating the grief process. Over the past few years, I have found myself specialising in supporting bereaved families and I will be recommending this book as a valuable resource- bringing comfort to both children and adults alike. Grief is something that touches all of us, at some stage in our lives. About Hedgehog provides a sense of clarity, validation, safety, nurture, and peace for children navigating the complexities of the grief process."
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Dr Katie Barge BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE, DEdPsy, CPsychol, C.Hyp, RTTEducational Psychologist
"What a beautiful book. I felt it teaches and normalises the messy feelings that come with grief. I can imagine this book being a useful tool in my own practice or for parents, teachers, professionals to use alongside a child that may have experienced grief as a gentle gateway into asking questions and a space to talk. Never an easy topic for any age to process, but felt this book highlighted how important it is to talk directly with children to avoid confusion and importance to lean on others for support. The illustrations also mirrored this from the darkest page where rabbit is confused and alone with their feelings, to the end page where all the animals are embracing each other. The blank pages were another beautiful touch to open conversation with children and make it more personal to them."
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Chelsea Andrews - Counsellor MBACPThe Cotswold Counsellors
"I work in schools as a one-to-one therapist and 'About Hedgehog' is a beautifully written and illustrated book approaching the topic of grief. It gives children an opportunity to ask questions and communicate openly about their thoughts and feelings regarding bereavement and love. I have used it already to help one of my pupils who lost a close classmate. I would highly recommend it.'
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Rebecca Parker - Children's Mental Health Therapy Team | Therapy Dog HandlerHope's Therapy Dogs
"About Hedgehog is a truly exceptional book with high‑quality production and illustrations that are both gentle and thoughtful. As a school, we have used this book to support children in navigating the complex and often overwhelming experience of loss through death. What makes About Hedgehog so powerful is its ability to create space for personal reflection, supporting adults to encourage children to think, feel, and ask questions in their own time. It opens the door to conversations that can be difficult to start.. We have found it invaluable across all age groups, from our youngest children in Early Years right up to Year 6. Its simplicity speaks to young minds, while its depth resonates with older pupils who may be processing grief in more complex ways. Purposeful, compassionate, and beautifully made, About Hedgehog has become an essential tool in our setting. It is a resource we are truly grateful to have in our school."
St Ambrose Catholic Academy
Christine HarrisHeadteacher - St Ambrose Catholic Academy
"An incredible book with the most beautiful ilustrations! A big help to explain grief in a simple way to young children. Would 100% recommend!"
Ana Vilela
"Such a beautifully worded book That covers a topic most children won’t understand or know how to talk about."
Rosie HuntAcle Pre-School
"I read About Hedgehog and loved the simple, gentle yet sad story and can imagine how it could help young children have an important conversation."
Jo YouleCEO Windsor Leadership
"The Hedgehog book is a touching story about a good friend passing away. It helps young children to deal with grief and sadness! My class liked the drawings and the detail in just black and white. The hardback quality of the book is of high quality. It was lovely to meet the author at the Childcare Expo at Olympia London."
Amanda DuffyLadbroke Square Montessori
"I've been using the book 'About Hedgehog' in my childcare setting and it's written with so much care and beautifully illustrated. It's opened up some wonderful conversations about death and grief for a child that's lost a grandparent, and even helped with the tiny losses for others like finding a dead bumblebee in the garden. It gives children permission to talk about something that some adults in their life might shy away from, but once you read the book to them it shows you're a safe space. I would recommend this book for any child that has experienced loss, but I also think it's a sensitive and age appropriate way to introduce death and grief to any child."
Chloe PayneLittle Bird Home Nursery
"The book 'about hedgehog' is lovely, well written for children and gives adults the right words and confidence to support grieving children. Its not too short, not too long, which is perfect for encouraging children to open up about how they're feeling in the moment."
Emily Dubben
"The book is simply beautiful. It is beautifully illustrated with simple meaningful text which allows children to understand and ask questions about their friend, family member or in some cases a staff member. It is isn’t too long and holds their attention for just long enough to allow them to understand, I leant this to a friend recently for my godson who had lost his grandmother and she loved it. A simple but beautiful story that invites questions for deeper understanding."
Bereavement book testimonials
Penny AingeHead of Care & Education The Old Station Nursery
“After losing my Mum and my brother to a Glioblastoma brain tumour within two years of each other, and my stepdad to cancer around the same time, I needed to find a way to process my own bereavement. As an early years educator I know first hand how important books are in early education, so wanting to do something to help young children whilst processing my own grief, I created ‘About Hedgehog’ hoping to help children feel less alone through grief and bereavement. My award winning book has already gone to many homes to support parents and caregivers in having those first conversations about the death of a loved one, before, during and after death.”
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Dani SeatterAuthor + Founder at Eco-Able
“When grief overwhelms a family, finding a few minutes curled up together to share a story  that acknowledges, explores and explains, can create memories that last a lifetime  - Danielle’s book ‘About Hedgehog’, brings just the right balance of honest sensitivity for our youngest children who oftentimes struggle to comprehend what has happened, and who need to know it’s alright to talk and wonder about what has happened.”
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Suzanne Turner-Jones, Hon Ph.D.Ed, FRSA(She, Her, Hers)Chief Executive Officer Grief Encounter
“Beautifully and poetically written, Seatter captures the part of the grieving process where you search, miss and pine for your loved one. As a children’s grief expert, I love how Rabbit feels able to ask questions to the right people, in the right way, at the right time. The door is left open for further exploration. An invaluable addition to books for bereaved children and my library of excellence.”
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Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE PhD PGDPM UKCP(Reg), PGD in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Senior Accredited MBACPFounder of Grief Encounter
"Thank you so much for posting your book to me. It blew me away and is so beautiful. It’s like nothing I’ve seen in our sector before. Just simple and thought provoking. And the quality of everything, from the envelope and packaging, to the thickness of the pages. Very happy to share the book far and wide."
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Maria BaileyGrief Specialists CIC
"We have received the book About Hedgehog, and I just wanted to say how amazing it is. It is such a beautifully written and thoughtful book. It truly is a valuable and sensitive resource, and we feel it will be incredibly beneficial for our pupils. Thank you for creating such an important and meaningful book. We’re very grateful to have it as part of our resources."
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Jenny HughesCo-Headteacher - New Heights Primary, Liverpool
"I would like to thank you for our beautiful copy of your book 'About Hedgehog' This book will make a difference to the children at our school who have unfortuanelty suffered significant loss. The illustration is perfect as is the story!"
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Clare Smith - Family Pastoral LeadSacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Liverpool
"The books are beautifully enticing. In a world of fast pace and richly coloured, these stand out as they make you pause and focus on the subjects. As a childminder of a busy setting - children ranging from 9 months to 10 years old- we have an extensive book collection. It is rare that a 3 years old child will be interested by the same one as an 8 year old. 'About Hedgehog' is not only a book but a hook to start a conversation about the difficult subject of bereavement."
Corinne BadcoeChildminder
'Thank you again for providing us with a copy of 'About Hedgehog'. We have found the book to be a very valuable resource in our setting. The way it approaches grief and loss is thoughtful, gentle, and age appropriate, which has made it much easier to open conversations with children around difficult emotions and experiences. The story provides a comforting and accessible way for children to begin understanding feeling associated with bereavement, while also helping practitioners support those discussions with sensitivity and care. We particularly appreciated how the book encourages children to talk openly about their feeling and reassures them that grief can look different for everyone. It has been a useful tool both supporting individual children who may have experienced loss and for promoting emotional understand more generally within the setting. Thank you for creating such an important and meaningful resource."
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Emily GouldPark View Woodstock
"🦔 Wow - when this book arrived on my doorstep, I knew it was going to be special. It’s wonderfully published on the best quality paper and is something to be cherished for a lifetime. 🦔 The story starts with a young rabbit asking after his friend hedgehog. Everyone tells them that they have gone, some make awkward conversation and some run off. If you’ve experienced grief, you know it’s a true representation. 🦡 A kindly badger helps to explain that hedgehog has passed away and that it’s good to talk and ask questions. It moved me to tears 🥹 🤍 The book has pages at the back for questions and memories. I will use this book at home and at school, as it’s a beautiful exploration into understanding loss."
Amy MooreTeacher