"Children Also Grieve" is an imaginative resource, fully illustrated with color photographs, that offers support and reassurance to children coming to terms with the loss of a close friend or relative and to adults who are supporting them through their bereavement. The combination of narrative and interactive memory book in the first part of the book, is designed to be read and worked through by children. The story tells of the experiences of Henry, the dog of a family whose grandfather has died. During Henry's progress through the different stages of bereavement, he learns strategies for coping with his grief. At various stages of the story, Goldman provides readers with the opportunity to share their own reactions to loss through words and pictures, using specific prompt questions that encourage the exploration of different facets of grief.
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9781843108085
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Hardcover
Desser the Best Ever Cat
By Smith, Maggie
A heartwarming and cathartic book for anyone who has ever loved, and lost, a cat.This is the story of a cat, told by the little girl who loved him best.From his first plaintive mew to his last loving purr, Desser was an essential member of the family. And for the little girl, especially, he was a constant companion. He was the catalyst for her first steps, thrilled when she got her first big bed, and he was waiting for her after her first day of school. But as the girl grows bigger, Desser grows older. And eventually it is time to say good-bye. Still, by telling his story and remembering him well, the girl finds a way to keep him alive in her heart.With the simplest words and truly adorable illustrations, Maggie Smith captures the special bond we have with our pets and offers a helpful method for coping with their loss.
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375810560
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Hardcover
Emma's Question
By Urdahl, Catherine
Emma is a curious kid. She loves to ask questionsand she loves the silly answers that her grandmother always gives. But now Emma has a very important question, one that she is bursting to ask, one that scritches and scratches at the back of her throat. Her grandmother is sick and has to stay in the hospital. Emma wonders if Grandma will still be able to read to her kindergarten; if she will still make up funny stories over bagels on Wednesdays; if she will still be able to watch her after school. But mostly Emma wonders if Grandma is going to die. Emmas Question helps families to answer the question that all kids face at one time or another. Geared toward young children, the story uses gentle humor and simple explanations to describe what is happening to Grandma in the hospital.
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9781580891462
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Paperback
The Grand Old Tree
By Depalma, Mary Newell
THE GIVING TREE for our time.Once there was a grand old tree, whose roots sank deep into the earth and whose arms reached high into the sky. Every spring the grand old tree flowered and bore cherries for the squirrels and birds that made their homes in her leafy branches. And every year, seeds from the tree scattered in the wind, along with many millions of leaves. Mary Newell DePalma creates an emotional tale of life and renewal, of nature's bounty and quiet balance, illustrated with simple images made powerful with vivid colors and moving compositions.
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9780439623346
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Hardcover
Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs
By Depaola, Tomie
his wonderful generational story, a classic in its own right, celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary in a new, full-color edition, joining the other appealing picture books in which Tomie draws upon his childhood memories. In re-creating the art, Tomie says, ?Creating this art was as emotional an experience for me now as it was then.? ?In a quietly touching story the author-illustrator depicts loving family relationships so that even the very young reader can understand the concept.??- Publishers Weekly ?Children will want to hear this again and again...? -- School Library Journal (starred review)
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399231080
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Hardcover
Sammy in the Sky
By Walsh, Barbara
A deeply affecting tale of love, loss, and remembrance - told in clear-eyed prose by a top journalist and illustrated by a renowned American painter.. Sammy, the best hound dog in the whole wide world, loves his girl and she loves him. When illness cuts Sammys life short, the girls family keeps his spirit alive by celebrating his love of chasing wind-blown bubbles, keeping loyal guard at night, and offering his velvety fur for endless pats and tummy scratches. Painter Jamie Wyeths illustrations - infused with his realist style and lifelong fondness for dogs - radiate the joy and sadness of every tongue-licking, tail-wagging moment in this heartening and lovingly rendered story written by Pulitzer Prize - winning journalist Barbara Walsh.
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9780763649272
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Hardcover
Saying Goodbye to Lulu
By Demas, Corinne
A young girl and her lovable dog, Lulu, are the best of friends and do everything together. As Lulu ages and starts to slow down the girl shows her compassion by making Lulu comfortable in her bed and helping to feed her. When Lulu dies the caring, young girl must comes to terms with her loss and find a way to say goodbye. This lyrical and touching story will tug at the heartstrings of all readers--young and old.
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316702781
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Print book
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
By Viorst, Judith
Barney was a cat. He died last Friday. And everyone was sad. They did what most people do when a cat they like dies. They had a funeral. And then they tried to think of good things about him. They wanted to remember him as he was; and they thought about some other things, too. Whenever a cat dies, or a dog, or a bird, or any friend, it can be a little like this story about Barney. since dying is as usual as living, it's good to know about him.
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9780689206887
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Hardcover
Up in Heaven
By Clark, Emma Chichester
Elderly Daisy can't keep up with Will any more, and then one day she wakes up to find herself in heaven! How marvellous - now she no longer feels tired or ill, and she can run as fast as she used to! But she worries about Will because he is so miserable, and so she sends him dreams to show him where she is, and how happy she is now. One of the questions children regularly ask is: 'Do dogs go to heaven?' This unusual book provides the dog's answer, with the sure lightness of touch and deft storytelling that we have come to expect from this author: it may well move you to tears.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
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385908717
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Library Binding
The Wishing Tree
By Thong, Roseanne
Ming and his grandmother visit a wishing tree every Lunar New Year. As Ming grows from a little boy to a young man, the trees presence remains an important figure in his life. When he is forced to overcome a tragedy, he develops a new relationship with t
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1885008260
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Hardcover
Harry & Hopper
By Wild, Margaret
When Harrys beloved dog Hopper dies he has a hard time letting go as Harry sees Hopper still in his life Are Hoppers visits to Harry the boys imagination or is the dog truly leaving Harry gradually once he makes sure his boy will be all right Eyes will not stay dry as readers experience this beautifully written gently illustrated story about losing a dear pet
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9780312642617
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Hardcover
Harry & Hopper
By Wild, Margaret
When Harrys beloved dog Hopper dies he has a hard time letting go as Harry sees Hopper still in his life Are Hoppers visits to Harry the boys imagination or is the dog truly leaving Harry gradually once he makes sure his boy will be all right Eyes will not stay dry as readers experience this beautifully written gently illustrated story about losing a dear pet
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9780312642617
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Hardcover
The Goodbye Book
By Parr, Todd
From bestselling author Todd Parr, a poignant and reassuring story about loss.
Children Also Grieve
By Goldman, Linda
"Children Also Grieve" is an imaginative resource, fully illustrated with color photographs, that offers support and reassurance to children coming to terms with the loss of a close friend or relative and to adults who are supporting them through their bereavement. The combination of narrative and interactive memory book in the first part of the book, is designed to be read and worked through by children. The story tells of the experiences of Henry, the dog of a family whose grandfather has died. During Henry's progress through the different stages of bereavement, he learns strategies for coping with his grief. At various stages of the story, Goldman provides readers with the opportunity to share their own reactions to loss through words and pictures, using specific prompt questions that encourage the exploration of different facets of grief.
Desser the Best Ever Cat
By Smith, Maggie
A heartwarming and cathartic book for anyone who has ever loved, and lost, a cat.This is the story of a cat, told by the little girl who loved him best.From his first plaintive mew to his last loving purr, Desser was an essential member of the family. And for the little girl, especially, he was a constant companion. He was the catalyst for her first steps, thrilled when she got her first big bed, and he was waiting for her after her first day of school. But as the girl grows bigger, Desser grows older. And eventually it is time to say good-bye. Still, by telling his story and remembering him well, the girl finds a way to keep him alive in her heart.With the simplest words and truly adorable illustrations, Maggie Smith captures the special bond we have with our pets and offers a helpful method for coping with their loss.
Emma's Question
By Urdahl, Catherine
Emma is a curious kid. She loves to ask questionsand she loves the silly answers that her grandmother always gives. But now Emma has a very important question, one that she is bursting to ask, one that scritches and scratches at the back of her throat. Her grandmother is sick and has to stay in the hospital. Emma wonders if Grandma will still be able to read to her kindergarten; if she will still make up funny stories over bagels on Wednesdays; if she will still be able to watch her after school. But mostly Emma wonders if Grandma is going to die. Emmas Question helps families to answer the question that all kids face at one time or another. Geared toward young children, the story uses gentle humor and simple explanations to describe what is happening to Grandma in the hospital.
The Grand Old Tree
By Depalma, Mary Newell
THE GIVING TREE for our time.Once there was a grand old tree, whose roots sank deep into the earth and whose arms reached high into the sky. Every spring the grand old tree flowered and bore cherries for the squirrels and birds that made their homes in her leafy branches. And every year, seeds from the tree scattered in the wind, along with many millions of leaves. Mary Newell DePalma creates an emotional tale of life and renewal, of nature's bounty and quiet balance, illustrated with simple images made powerful with vivid colors and moving compositions.
Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs
By Depaola, Tomie
his wonderful generational story, a classic in its own right, celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary in a new, full-color edition, joining the other appealing picture books in which Tomie draws upon his childhood memories. In re-creating the art, Tomie says, ?Creating this art was as emotional an experience for me now as it was then.? ?In a quietly touching story the author-illustrator depicts loving family relationships so that even the very young reader can understand the concept.??- Publishers Weekly ?Children will want to hear this again and again...? -- School Library Journal (starred review)
Sammy in the Sky
By Walsh, Barbara
A deeply affecting tale of love, loss, and remembrance - told in clear-eyed prose by a top journalist and illustrated by a renowned American painter.. Sammy, the best hound dog in the whole wide world, loves his girl and she loves him. When illness cuts Sammys life short, the girls family keeps his spirit alive by celebrating his love of chasing wind-blown bubbles, keeping loyal guard at night, and offering his velvety fur for endless pats and tummy scratches. Painter Jamie Wyeths illustrations - infused with his realist style and lifelong fondness for dogs - radiate the joy and sadness of every tongue-licking, tail-wagging moment in this heartening and lovingly rendered story written by Pulitzer Prize - winning journalist Barbara Walsh.
Saying Goodbye to Lulu
By Demas, Corinne
A young girl and her lovable dog, Lulu, are the best of friends and do everything together. As Lulu ages and starts to slow down the girl shows her compassion by making Lulu comfortable in her bed and helping to feed her. When Lulu dies the caring, young girl must comes to terms with her loss and find a way to say goodbye. This lyrical and touching story will tug at the heartstrings of all readers--young and old.
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
By Viorst, Judith
Barney was a cat. He died last Friday. And everyone was sad. They did what most people do when a cat they like dies. They had a funeral. And then they tried to think of good things about him. They wanted to remember him as he was; and they thought about some other things, too. Whenever a cat dies, or a dog, or a bird, or any friend, it can be a little like this story about Barney. since dying is as usual as living, it's good to know about him.
Up in Heaven
By Clark, Emma Chichester
Elderly Daisy can't keep up with Will any more, and then one day she wakes up to find herself in heaven! How marvellous - now she no longer feels tired or ill, and she can run as fast as she used to! But she worries about Will because he is so miserable, and so she sends him dreams to show him where she is, and how happy she is now. One of the questions children regularly ask is: 'Do dogs go to heaven?' This unusual book provides the dog's answer, with the sure lightness of touch and deft storytelling that we have come to expect from this author: it may well move you to tears. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
The Wishing Tree
By Thong, Roseanne
Ming and his grandmother visit a wishing tree every Lunar New Year. As Ming grows from a little boy to a young man, the trees presence remains an important figure in his life. When he is forced to overcome a tragedy, he develops a new relationship with t
Harry & Hopper
By Wild, Margaret
When Harrys beloved dog Hopper dies he has a hard time letting go as Harry sees Hopper still in his life Are Hoppers visits to Harry the boys imagination or is the dog truly leaving Harry gradually once he makes sure his boy will be all right Eyes will not stay dry as readers experience this beautifully written gently illustrated story about losing a dear pet
Harry & Hopper
By Wild, Margaret
When Harrys beloved dog Hopper dies he has a hard time letting go as Harry sees Hopper still in his life Are Hoppers visits to Harry the boys imagination or is the dog truly leaving Harry gradually once he makes sure his boy will be all right Eyes will not stay dry as readers experience this beautifully written gently illustrated story about losing a dear pet
The Goodbye Book
By Parr, Todd
From bestselling author Todd Parr, a poignant and reassuring story about loss.