Cinnamon Roll Sunday

By Jennifer L. Allen, LMFT, ATR-BC

Cinnamon Roll Sunday follows seven-year-old Noah as his father’s cancer progresses and the routines of his family life begin to change. Through their cherished Sunday tradition of sharing cinnamon rolls, the story explores Noah’s fear, anger, sadness, and uncertainty as he copes with his father’s illness and eventual death.

The book offers families a thoughtful way to begin conversations about anticipatory grief, serious illness, and death while showing children that mixed and difficult feelings are a natural part of the experience. It also highlights the comfort that familiar routines and meaningful memories can provide during periods of change and loss.