children and death

Gives practical advice for teens who have experienced the death of a friend.

A young boy asks his parents to explain the death of his brother.

"Death is difficult to deal with at any age, but for children who are handling it for the first time, it can be extra tough. This . . . book will help young readers learn to navigate this type of situation. Whether it is a friend, family member, or acquaintance who has passed away, readers will learn [some] . . . ways to handle death through the help of . . . stories and . . . illustrations"--Provided by publisher.

Helps young readers learn to navigate the death of a loved one, whether it is a friend, family member, or acquaintance. Readers will learn the best ways to handle death through the help of relatable stories with practical advice.

"Full of practical strategies, this storybook for children aged 5-9 addresses loss, grief, and hope. It covers the different stages of grief, from initial disbelief, anger and sadness to resolution and hope, and highlights the importance of giving children the time and space to work through their feelings."--Back cover.

Contains resources for professionals and parents to use while addressing issues of death and dying with young people, including poems, stories, illustrations, contacts, and more; and discusses the stages of bereavement as well as recognizing distress or trauma.

A concise guide that explains how to help one's child through grief during the first few days after a death, describing what to expect from children at different age levels from infant to teen, providing age-specific guidance on how to help a child cope, and discussing how to talk to the child about the funeral and wake or visitation.

"Discusses the variety of forms that grief can take. It reminds readers that everybody has different responses to the death of a loved one and that those responses themselves change over time. Also discussed is the impact that the loss of a family member can have on the family members who remain."--Provided by publisher.

Provides advice for talking to children and teenagers about death and dying and offers phrases for dealing with death, suicide, homicide, cremation, and related topics.

Presents a Christian perspective on death for children, explaining God's plan for everlasting life.