The Present Box Book

03/01/2025

Another beautiful way of describing death to a child 🩷 MJP

07/04/2024

"When the day turns into night
And you’re way beyond my sight,
I’ll think of you, I’ll think of you.
When the night turns into day
And you still are far away,
I’ll think of you, I’ll think of you.
Even when I am not here
We still can be so very near
I want you to know my dear
I’ll think of you."
misterrogers.org/videos/when-the-day-turns-into-night

05/06/2023

📸🙏🏽 via and 💛 MNP

05/12/2022

Vale Bob. Thankyou for wonderful memories of my childhood x Michelle

Sesame Street is mourning one of its founding stars, Bob McGrath, who was involved with the children's show for 50 years.

16/11/2022

Play Therapy with Jodie is our Barossa Valley extended family- please touch base with her if you would like your own copy of The Present Box Book x Michelle

The Present Box Book is a thoughtful children's book created by South Australian Funeral Celebrant and End of Life Companion Michelle Jewels-Parsons. The beautiful illustrations are the creative work of her then six-year-old niece.

'The Present Box follows the story of a young child who experiences the death of someone they love. Across many stages of grief and loss, the child comes to terms with the concept of death and prepares for ‘the goodbye day’, the Funeral.

The Present Box is a warm and gentle way of introducing all the components of a Funeral to a young child.'

It is available for purchase at Play Therapy with Tanunda for $19.95.

21/09/2022

Vale John. Thankyou for sharing my formative years x Michelle

From ABC Kids Community

‘The ABC is sad to announce the passing of beloved Play School host “Naughty John” Hamblin who died today aged 87.

John was a fan favourite presenter on Play School for almost 30 years and is recognised by generations of Australian children and their families as one of the program's most memorable hosts.

John began on Play School in 1970 and appeared in more than 350 episodes of the program. He was known affectionately as “Naughty John” during his run on the program for his cheeky sense of humour and irreverent nature.

The Play School family and everyone at the ABC extends our sympathy to John’s loved ones.’

30/08/2022

Today is . The NACG acknowledges the bereaved are aware of their grief daily and we are here to support children and families in their grief every day. Today, the NACG feels it is important to share some reminders and education about childhood grief, as a child's grief journey may look different than an adult's. To learn more about childhood grief and view our library of resources, visit our website at www.nacg.org.

24/08/2022

Well it’s book week at school for the illustrator of The Present Box Book! So- Ellie has gone as a present box- and look it matches the colour of our book. Great effort Ellie and Mum Ami Jewels!

24/07/2022

Today is a very special day! You see it’s our wonderful illustrators 10th birthday! Ellie turns 10 today- can you believe it? Happy birthday Ellie- and know that your creative talents have already helped over 1000 children understand death; loss and funerals! We love you! Have a super dooper day! MJP 🎂🥳💕💗

19/07/2022

Thankyou Positive Minds Australia for this reminder x MJP 💕💗💕

For the love of children…(Because our words, become their words, guiding them long, after, we’re gone).

🤍 Madhavi Nawana Parker
📸🙏🏽

16/07/2022

Play Therapy with Jodie is a wonderful member of our Present Box Book Community and covers our Barossa Valley region! MJP

In times of grief, this book has helped many.
Please reach out if you would like a copy. $19.95.