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Tag Archives: Children’s Books
“I Miss You” by Pat Thomas
Easy-to-understand information about death for children
“I Miss You: A First Look at Death” is a non-fiction book for children around the ages of four to seven. It uses simple language and metaphors to discuss death and what happens after a person dies. It is part … Continue reading
“The Purple Balloon” by Chris Raschka
How to talk to children about death
Talking about dying is hard. Dying is harder. But there are many people who can help. –from “The Purple Balloon” Created in conjunction with Children’s Hospice International, “The Purple Balloon” by Chris Raschka offers a way for parents, … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Books for Children About Death, Children and Death, Children and Death and Dying, Children's Books, Children's Hospice International, Chris Raschka, Explaining Death to Children, How to Talk to Children About Death, Talking tio Kids About Death, The Purple Balloon, Young Children and Death
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”Gentle Willow: A Story for Children About Dying” by Joyce C. Mills
Amanda the squirrel and Little Tree learn a hard lesson when their beloved friend Gentle Willow falls ill
“Gentle Willow: A Story For Children About Dying” is a beautifully conceived little book written for children dealing with terminal illness. There are a number of wonderful books out there to help explain the dying process to children. But “Gentle Willow” … Continue reading
“When Someone Has A Very Serious Illness: Children Can Learn To Cope With Loss And Change” by Marge Heegaard
Interactive children's therapy book clarifies complicated experiences
Published in 1988, Marge Heegaard’s book “When Someone Has A Very Serious Illness: Children Can Learn To Cope With Loss And Change,” remains widely useful today. This 36-page workbook is a collection of chapters or thematic sections that take a … Continue reading
The Dead Bird by Margaret Wise Brown
A children’s book that serves as a beautiful example of how universal the grieving process is
Having a mom who is a psychologist, I have been familiar with children’s books about death and grief since I was very young. I believe they are crucial in helping kids understand the complex and confusing emotions that often occur … Continue reading
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Tagged Children's Books, Dead Bird, Death, Funeral, Margaret Wise Brown, Memorial Service, Remy Charlip, The Dead Bird
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