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Children: Bereavement |
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| Books for Parents and other adults to give to children to help them come to terms with bereavement in all its forms. Teachers will find extra material in Children's Work Theory and Practice. |
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Archive - Books reviewed in 2006
The Day Scooter Died- A Book About the Death of a Petby Kathleen Long Bostrom, illustrated by Cheri Bladholm Scooter had belonged to Mum and Dad, but when Mikey was born Scooter changed his allegiance and attached himself like a limpet to Mikey. As Mikey grew up they played together and one day while playing ball in the garden (yard) the ball went too far and Scooter chased after it, out of the garden, into the path of an oncoming car. He died very shortly after and all Mikey was left with was Scooter’s beloved blanket, which he treasures along with Scooter’s collar, rubber bone and name tag and a ball that Scooter had so loved to chase. His Mother explained that all creation was in God’s care and that although we do not know if there are animals in heaven, we can trust God to know what is best for the animals he loves. Don’t forget to look at the guidance and advice to adults on the back pages. Review by Mary Bartholomew (26/06/06) |
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| Paperback Price: £4.99 Publisher: Zonderkidz from Zondervan Published: 2005 ISBN: 0-310-70902-4 View this book on its own page >> |
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Where Did Grandad Go?by Catherine House and Honor Ayres This is an excellent help to families needing to explain to little ones about the death of a grandfather. Beautifully illustrated and sympathetically told in story fashion. Megan and her Granny pick some flowers and then walk to the graveyard talking about the things they see around them. Megan remembers where Grandad’s grave is and arranges the flowers in the vase. She asks Granny if God lives with Grandad in the graveyard and Granny explains that God is everywhere, but Grandad has gone to live in God’s house. Granny goes on to explain that one day she will die too, and that although Megan will miss her, she will have many happy memories of both her grandparents. Review by Mary Bartholomew (29/05/06) |
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| Paperback Price: £5.99 Publisher: Barnabas imprint of BRF Published: Spring 2006 ISBN: 1-841-01502-4 View this book on its own page >> |
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Sarah’s Grandma Goes to Heaven- A Book About Griefby Maribeth Boelts, illustrated by Cheri Bladholm This book is written with love and understanding of the feelings of a child and parents when a Grandparent dies and shows how the remaining grandparent is suffering from the loss, and how all of them can help each other with the healing process. Hopefully reading this book to, or with, a child will deepen the adults and the child’s understanding of death and the Christian message of hope and joy to come. A sensitive telling of how Sarah learns to come to terms with Grandma’s illness and death, and a delightful story to read and share. There is very special help for the adults at the back of the book. Review by Mary Bartholomew (26/06/06) |
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| Paperback Price: £4.99 Publisher: Zonderkidz from Zondervan Published: 2004 ISBN: 0-310-70656-4 View this book on its own page >> |
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