Stones with a Name

A picture book about death, for children.

This is a self-published children’s picture book, written and designed by Yorrick Mentink, brought to life through my illustrations. The book grew out of conversations the author had with his young children, when he realised how difficult it was to find a book that explains death, dying and graves in a direct and honest way, as opposed to more symbolic descriptions. From that need, he initiated this project and requested illustrations that hold space for both grief and life.

Stones with a Name approaches this profound subject through a lens of wonder and adventure. The story follows a father bear and his son cycling past a graveyard, quietly exploring the questions that arise along the way, with curiosity and warmth.