A book talking about death and understanding our feelings when someone dies.

When someone special dies a child may need to talk about them and share their feelings of confusion and sadness. This book offers a good starting point for discussing death and their concerns about it.

Before Uncle Bob dies, the narrator finds a dead butterfly, which is used to explain death to him. The narrator is angry with Uncle Bob for leaving. The reality of Uncle Bob's death makes him worry that he will lose his father when his father is ill. He comes to terms with Uncle Bob's death by talking to his cousins, Uncle Bob's children, listening to them and playing with them. The importance of a child's attendance at funerals, to provide closure, is also mentioned. A useful starting point for discussing death with ages five and up.

From LETTERBOX LIBRARY:

A sensitive and reassuring exploration of young children's feelings of bereavement in a variety of situations. An excellent starting point for discussion. Age 6-9 30pp Paperback

Price: £5.99