Published Books
As a mental health counselor, I appreciate this resource for children and families! The language used is easy to understand and a great reminder that big feelings are all right. Although the book is helpful to kids, it also provides great reminders and validation of thoughts and feelings that adults also experience as well.
-Amazon Customer after reading Let’s Talk About It
All books are thoughtfully written and illustrated by a child life specialist to be gentle, honest, and inclusive. Appropriate for the hospital, a therapist/ counselor’s office, a grief library, or your home bookshelf.
Current grief topics available: Stillbirth/Miscarriage/Infant Loss, Twin Loss, SIDS and other sudden infant death, suicide, feelings after any death, general questions about death
Other topics available: the NICU, a hospital stay, sibling relationships, alloimmunization & HDFN
Check out the website store to flip through some of the pages and learn more about each book.
These children’s books were written to give adults the words to talk about hard things. These books do not tell the story of one child, but instead give families the simple supportive phrases and the education to be able to talk about these important topics. Explore the store to learn more about each of these books and flip through some of their pages.
Heart-to-Heart Books
These children’s books are playful stories that give caregivers opportunities to address important ideas or concepts. Play is the work of children. These titles utilize this concept to engage children and practice important behaviors and grow.
Stories for Good Books
Current topics available: Inclusive Sports, Food Adversion
Check out the website store to flip through some of the pages and learn more about each book. All published books are eligible for bulk discounts. (Find all the coupon codes in the FAQ!)
Customized Books - Just for Your Family
The picture frames and the gentle graphics you provided were really empowering. It left enough space and creative room for me to add more. The prompts were ... honestly ... perfect. Even as a Chaplain, I struggle sometimes to express what I believe about god/afterlife/bodies vs souls. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to lean on your work.
-Chaplain and Mother, after using a Legacy Book digital template
Legacy Books
A Legacy Book is a children’s book created to tell the story of a loved one who has died. Words Worth Repeating makes the process easy by formatting and writing a large portion of the book. A sweet fill-in-the blank text allows families to share the memories and important details. There are currently 7 different versions of these Legacy Book layouts to make them appropriate for different kinds of loved ones.
Our Sweet _____________ - About a Baby (Appropriate for pregnancy loss through one year old)
_____________ Book - About a Child (Separate He/She versions)
The ______________Book - About an Adult (Separate He/She versions - Can be customized to be appropriate for a parent, aunt/uncle, or any other adult in the child’s life)
____________’s Story - About a Grandparent (Separate He/She versions)
Words Worth Repeating empowers families to create these Legacy Books in two ways…
Digital Templates
The easy-to-use templates enable families to fill in the blanks on a computer or phone. All edits are allowed, so families can add additional pages or change the text on certain pages without issue. Photos are easily uploaded and then added to pages. The price of this template is incredibly low. Once the book is finished, the book can be downloaded for free or printed through the Canva app for a reasonable price.
Workbooks
These workbooks allow the child or the family to fill in the blanks and then draw illustrations to tell their loved one’s story. These can be great for those who aren’t into technology. They can also be used during a therapy session or a grief camp. Kids/families could work on it over time or right away. Once the book is finished, families can read over and over again to preserve memories and connection.
*Our Sweet ________ (the Baby Legacy Book) includes black line drawings that can be colored and customized. The rest of the books have room for family members to draw their own illustrations or attach photos.
The Digital Templates and the Workbooks match. So you can use the workbook to plan and brainstorm or allow a child to decorate in whatever way they wish, and then make a more professional-looking version with the digital template.
Check out the different options within the website store to learn more and to take a peak inside.
Journey Books
Words Worth Repeating believes in the impact of a well-written book about a handicap, illness, or other stressful situation. These books can educate, support, and give kids ways to talk to their peers. When the right book doesn’t exist, Laura has, in the past, created these customized resources for families. This service is still a possibility depending on some of the details, timeline, expense, etc. If you have questions, please email Laura directly or use the Get In Touch button in the header.
Digital templates and coloring books are being created to help families create these resources themselves. Follow Words Worth Repeating’s socials or sign up for emails to get details as they are released.
Collaboration with Organizations
“She uniquely combines a deep understanding of child development with a commitment to accessibility, translating complex and emotionally charged topics into language that trusted adults can use to support children across diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.”
-Local Non-Profit President
Collaboration with Organizations to Fill Literature Gaps
When organizations are looking way to support their families, there are a lot of options available, but children’s books offer uniquely positioned to make a difference.
Children’s books are a unique and effective option because…
they support children and adults with a simple language they can use for further conversations.
they give information in a way that is easy to understand.
the repetition that comes with reading a children’s book again and again can allow things to sink in and resonate in a way that is different than receiving information or tips through a brochure.
they can be used whenever a family is ready. It doesn’t have to be scheduled.
they can also be used as a tool to promote and fundraise for your organization.
Do you have a topic for a children's book, but don't have the time or the experience to create it? Are you looking for someone to create your vision? We can create it together.
Words Worth Repeating can offer:
A new and uniquely written book inspired by your vision or ideas.
Editing. Words Worth Repeating uses a collaborative process to meet the needs of your organization and utilize best practices in supporting and educating children. The book will continue to be edited until all parties are happy.
Original artwork/illustrations.
Someone to oversee your vision and keep the project moving on an agreed upon timeline.
Placement of your organization’s logo on the book.
Printing and basic publishing. Words Worth Repeating will make the book available worldwide, utilizing Amazon and other printers. (Words Worth Repeating owns the rights to the book and can choose to distribute, in addition to your organization’s platforms.)
Internet search keywords and metadata will be developed to help the book show up in internet searches.
Wholesale copies for you/your organization.
Three book updates will be created for your organization with visuals, prior to book release. Great for newsletters or social media.
A portion of each book’s profits sold online will go back to you/the organization. The amount per book can be discussed and decided on based on the sale price of the book.
Are you an organization with interest or may more questions?
Email me at laura@wordsworthrepeating to get more information about cost, timelines, and anything else!