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Badger's Parting Gifts

Susan Varley

All the woodland creatures - Mole, Frog, Fo and Rabbit - love old Badger, who is their confidant, advisor, and friend. When he dies, they are overwhelmed by their loss. then, they begin to remember....as Badger had given them each something to treasure.
Told simply, directly, and honestly, this is an uplifting story with a message for everyone.

21x25cm

32 pages

$15.00

Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes in Between

Robert Ingpen, Bryan Mellonie

Have you ever wondered why a butterfly lives for only a few weeks? Or why a tree lives for hundreds of year? You may have been sad when someone in your family, or a favourite pet became sick and died. There is a beginning and an ending to everything that is alive. In between is a lifetime. Dying is a much a part of living as being born.
Particularly useful for younger children as the story is very simply told and has a word idea that is repeated throughout.

21x21cm

32 pages

$17.95

Boy Who Sat By the Window, The

Chris Loftis illus Catharine Gallagher

In this touching story of a small boy whose classmate is killed by random gunfire, Chris Loftis uses his expertise as a counselor to heal the fragile psyches of children who have witnessed violence and/or the death of a peer. He teaches coping skills and restores hope by instilling a message of peace. An ideal way to encourage conversations about such a difficult issue.

32 pages

$26.00

Fall of Freddie the Leaf

A Story of Life for All Ages (Anniversary)

Leo Buscaglia

This story by Leo Buscaglia is a warm, wonderfully wise and strikingly simple story about a leaf names Freddie. How Freddie and his companion leaves change with the passing seasons, finally falling to the ground with winter's snow, is an inspiring allegory illustrating the delicate balance between life and death. "The Fall of Freddie the Leaf" is a warm and thought-provoking story and both children and adults will be deeply touched by this inspiring book. This 20th anniversary edition of this beloved classic has helped thousands of people come to grips with life and death.

18x21cm

32 pages

$26.95

Good Answers to Tough Questions about Death

Joy Berry

This author writes on living skills for children. IKn this one she provides accurate information about the process of dying, as well as people's perceptions and beliefs about death and life after death. Suitable for primary school ages.

21x16cm

48 pages

$14.00

He's Gone - And I Miss Him

Hilary Fraser, illus Rosemary Mastnak

It's an ordinary day at school for Maddy, Sam and Bec. During the morning they are called to the Principal's office. why is Uncle Craig coming to take them home? what's happened? what's the police car outside the house for? why is Mum crying?
Something horrible has happened to dad. The Policeman said he had left a letter.

This is a beautifully presented book to help chidren who are grieving following the suicide of someone close to them. the three stories are written in words and concepts that will be easily understood by children in the 5-7, 8-10 and 11 plus age-groups for which each is intended.
the book includes sensitive suggestions to encourage discussion and exploration of a range of feelings.
This is an Australian book which fills a desperate need. There is very little written anywhere for children coping with SUICIDE.

28x21cm

32 pages

$20.00

Help Me Say Goodbye

Activities for Helping Kids Cope When a Special Person Dies

Janis Silverman

An art therapy and activity book for children coping with death. Sensitive exercises address all the questions children may have during this emotional and troubling crisis. Children are encouraged to express in pictures what they are often incapable of expressing in words.

18x26cm

32 pages

$17.95

I Miss You

First Look at Death

Pat Thomas

When a close friend or family member dies, it can be difficult for children to express their feelings. This book helps children understand that death is a part of life. Thomas, a psychotherapist and counselor, promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. Full-color illustrations.

21x24cm

32 pages

$14.00

I Wish I Could Hold Your Hand...

...: A Child's Guide to Grief and Loss

Pat Plamer

A best friend has moved away, Dad no longer lives with the family, or a favorite pet has died. This warm, comforting book gently helps grieving children identify their feelings and learn to accept and deal with them. Wonderful heart-warming illustrations and simple, direct writing help children discover that it is normal and natural to feel the pain of loss.

22x18cm

32 pages

$14.95

If Nathan Were Here

Mary Bahr

This gentle picture book explores the grief of a young boy whose best friend has died. As he goes about the things he does in a day, he thinks about how it would be if Nathan were here. The teacher is able to instigate some activities that help the class express their grief. A lovely book.

25x20cm

32 pages

$16.00

It’s Just Different Now

Linda Espie

This beautifully simply book will help many children, ages 3-7 comes to terms with their grief when parents separate and children long to have the family together again.
This book can also be used with children who have suffered a bereavement. The illustrations are beautiful, the words succinct, and it's an ideal book to start a conversation.

30x21cm

32 pages

$16.95

Jenny Angel

Margaret Wild, illus Anne Spudvilas

Jenny is an angel, a guardian angel. At least that's what she believes. If she stays on guard tonight and every night, she believes that the doctors will be wrong and her brother will not die.

31x23cm

32 pages

$15.00

Mending Lucille

J R Poulter, Sarah Davis

The little girl is without her mum and her doll Lucille needs mending. The plane, the hurt grey bird, the broken doll are poignant metaphors in this beautifully illustrated simply told story of how Chrissie gently reaches out to mend the child, the doll and the family.

26x24cm

32 pages

$29.00

Michael Rosen's Sad Book

Michael Rosen, illus Quentin Blake

With unmitigated honesty, a touch of humor, and sensitive illustrations by Blake, award-winning author Michael Rosen explores the experience of sadness in a way that will resonate with readers of all ages. Illustrations.

29x21cm

32 pages

$27.95

Muddles, Puddles and Sunshine

Diana Crossley

Offers practical and sensitive support for bereaved children. Beautifully illustrated, it suggests a helpful series of activities and exercises accompanied by the friendly characters of Bee and Bear. This book offers a structure and an outlet for the many difficult feelings which inevitably follow when someone dies. It aims to help children make sense of their experience by reflecting on the different aspects of their grief, whilst finding a balance between remembering and having fun. This book is a useful tool in the present, and will become an invaluable keepsake in the years to come.

22x29cm

32 pages

$23.95

My Gran’s Different

Magerl Lawson

A story of Alzheimer's. Other grandma's do particular things, but this Gran doesn't.

28x21cm

32 pages

$24.95

Next Place

Warren Hanson

A classic, "The Next Place" brings gentle verse revealing a safe and welcome destination free from earthly hurts and filled with wonder and peace. A comforting message of hope and a gift of compassion for the bereaved. Exquisite, color illustrations.

23x28cm

32 pages

$26.00

Sad Isn't Bad

A Good-Grief Guidebook for Kids Dealing with Loss ( Elf-Help Books for Kids )

Michaelene Mundy, R W Alley

Loaded with positive, life-affirming advice for coping with loss as a child, this guide tells children what they need to know after a loss--that the world is still safe; life is good; and hurting hearts do mend. There will be a page with a reference to God.

20x20cm

32 pages

$14.95

Saddest Time

Norma Simon

Explains death as the inevitable end of life and provides three situations in which children experience powerful emotions when someone close has died.

22x19cm

32 pages

$12.00

Samantha Jane’s Missing Smile

A Story About Coping with the Loss of a Parent

Donna Pincus

Since Samantha Jane’s dad died, she has been sad and quiet, keeping to herself. One day, her neighbor Mrs Cooper gently asks her about her missing smile, and Sammy Jane begins to open up about her grief, her worries, and her confusion. Sammy Jane’s mother joins her daughter in Mrs Cooper’s garden, and helps her further with accepting and responding to her profound loss.
This book deals with the full range of emotions, questions, and worries that children have when a parent has died, including: Will people think I didn’t love my dad if I seem happy? If I let myself cry, will I ever be able to stop? Can my sadness just go away if I ignore it? If I talk to my mom about it, I’m worried I’ll make her even more sad. It also offers ways to remember and honor the lost parent, encourages the open sharing of feelings, and helps children understand that their parents want them to be happy and live their lives fully. For ages 4-8 years old.

25x20cm

32 pages

$16.95

Saying Goodbye to Daddy

Judith Vigna

Frightened, lonely, and angry after her father is killed in a car accident, Clare is helped through the grieving process by her mother and grandfather.

23x21cm

32 pages

$30.00

Saying Goodbye to Your Pet

Children Can Learn to Cope with Pet Loss

Marge Heegaard

An art therapy book for children coping with the loss of a pet.

27x21cm

32 pages

$18.95

Tear Soup

A Recipe for Healing After Loss

Pat Schwiebert, Chuck DeKlyen, Taylor Bills

In this modern-day fable, a woman who has suffered a terrible loss cooks up a special batch of "tear soup," blending the unique ingredients of her life into the grief process. Along the way she dispenses a recipe of sound advice for people who are in mourning.

29x22cm

32 pages

$33.00

Tenth Good Thing About Barney

Judith Viorst

18x18cm

32 pages

$12.00

Tough Boris

Fox

$14.95

Waterbugs and Dragonflies

Explaining Death to Young Children

Doris Stickney

A graceful fable that seeks to explain to children why we don't know what happens when we die. The small book is beautifully illustrtated by artist Gloria Ortiz Hernandez.

18x10cm

32 pages

$11.95

What on Earth do you do when Someone Dies?

Trevor Romain

Simple, insightful, and straight from the heart, this book is for any child who has lost a loved one. The author talks directly to kids about what death means and how to cope. He answers questions kids have about death--Why? How? What next? Is it my fault? What's a funeral?--in basic straightforward terms. Illustrations.

18x13cm

72 pages

$15.95

When Dinosaurs Die

A Guide to Understanding Death

Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown

Explainsin simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died. Very good for early childhood. Explores what happens when someone is 'dead' and aspects of death and grief.

23x22cm

32 pages

$16.00

When Someone has a Very Serious Illness

Children Can Learn to Cope with Loss and Change

Marge Heegaard

An excellent resource for helping children learn the basic concepts of illness and various age-appropriate ways of coping with it.

22x28cm

32 pages

$17.00

When Someone Very Special Dies

Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief

Marge Heegaard

A practical format for allowing children to understand the concept of death and develop coping skills for life, this book is designed for young readers to illustrate

22x28cm

32 pages

$17.00


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