Author: Kim Vesey
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973689936
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Experiencing the loss of a family member, whether sudden or expected, is challenging at any age. For children, this time can be scary, overwhelming and lonely, as they may not know other children who have experienced a similar loss. A little turtle loves doing fun things with Grandma, that include feeding the ducks at the pond. The turtle’s world is turned upside down when Mom and Dad say she has gone to heaven to live with God. The turtle must somehow learn to live without her. The little turtle misses Grandma so much. While the turtle wonders if she is living in a cloud, others help guide the turtle through feelings experienced during the first year following her death. The little turtle learns that it is okay to cry, laugh, be sad and be happy, and to forever love Grandma. In this beautifully illustrated and touching tale, a young turtle learns how to deal with loss and grief after Grandma suddenly dies, leaving the turtle believing she is watching from her heavenly cloud. This book provides numerous recommendations for adults supporting the grieving child. These include suggestions for honoring memories, creating tangible remembrances, and working through shared grief in a gentle and supportive way.
What Cloud Is My Grandma In?
Author: Kim Vesey
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973689936
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Experiencing the loss of a family member, whether sudden or expected, is challenging at any age. For children, this time can be scary, overwhelming and lonely, as they may not know other children who have experienced a similar loss. A little turtle loves doing fun things with Grandma, that include feeding the ducks at the pond. The turtle’s world is turned upside down when Mom and Dad say she has gone to heaven to live with God. The turtle must somehow learn to live without her. The little turtle misses Grandma so much. While the turtle wonders if she is living in a cloud, others help guide the turtle through feelings experienced during the first year following her death. The little turtle learns that it is okay to cry, laugh, be sad and be happy, and to forever love Grandma. In this beautifully illustrated and touching tale, a young turtle learns how to deal with loss and grief after Grandma suddenly dies, leaving the turtle believing she is watching from her heavenly cloud. This book provides numerous recommendations for adults supporting the grieving child. These include suggestions for honoring memories, creating tangible remembrances, and working through shared grief in a gentle and supportive way.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973689936
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Experiencing the loss of a family member, whether sudden or expected, is challenging at any age. For children, this time can be scary, overwhelming and lonely, as they may not know other children who have experienced a similar loss. A little turtle loves doing fun things with Grandma, that include feeding the ducks at the pond. The turtle’s world is turned upside down when Mom and Dad say she has gone to heaven to live with God. The turtle must somehow learn to live without her. The little turtle misses Grandma so much. While the turtle wonders if she is living in a cloud, others help guide the turtle through feelings experienced during the first year following her death. The little turtle learns that it is okay to cry, laugh, be sad and be happy, and to forever love Grandma. In this beautifully illustrated and touching tale, a young turtle learns how to deal with loss and grief after Grandma suddenly dies, leaving the turtle believing she is watching from her heavenly cloud. This book provides numerous recommendations for adults supporting the grieving child. These include suggestions for honoring memories, creating tangible remembrances, and working through shared grief in a gentle and supportive way.
What Cloud Is My Mommy In?
Author: Kim Vesey
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973664372
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
Experiencing loss, whether sudden or expected, is extremely challenging at any age. For children, this time is not only scary, but also can be overwhelming and sometimes lonely. A little turtle loves doing fun things with his mommy that include flying a kite. But his world is turned upside down after his mother suddenly falls ill and goes to the hospital one day. When the turtle’s father tells him she has gone to heaven to live with God, the turtle must somehow learn to live without her. The turtle misses his mommy so much. While he wonders if she is living in a cloud, his grandmother and others help lead him through all of his feelings as he moves through the first year following her death and learns that it is okay to cry, laugh and be happy, and forever love his mommy with all his heart. In this beautifully illustrated and touching tale, a young turtle learns how to deal with loss and grief after his mother suddenly dies and leaves him believing she is watching over him from her heavenly cloud. This book provides numerous recommendations for adults supporting the grieving child. These include suggestions for honoring memories, creating tangible remembrances, and working through shared grief in a gentle and supportive way.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973664372
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
Experiencing loss, whether sudden or expected, is extremely challenging at any age. For children, this time is not only scary, but also can be overwhelming and sometimes lonely. A little turtle loves doing fun things with his mommy that include flying a kite. But his world is turned upside down after his mother suddenly falls ill and goes to the hospital one day. When the turtle’s father tells him she has gone to heaven to live with God, the turtle must somehow learn to live without her. The turtle misses his mommy so much. While he wonders if she is living in a cloud, his grandmother and others help lead him through all of his feelings as he moves through the first year following her death and learns that it is okay to cry, laugh and be happy, and forever love his mommy with all his heart. In this beautifully illustrated and touching tale, a young turtle learns how to deal with loss and grief after his mother suddenly dies and leaves him believing she is watching over him from her heavenly cloud. This book provides numerous recommendations for adults supporting the grieving child. These include suggestions for honoring memories, creating tangible remembrances, and working through shared grief in a gentle and supportive way.
Till We Meet Again
Author: Julie Muller
Publisher: Hummingbird Books
ISBN: 9780995204201
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Till We Meet Again is a children's book about death and grieving. It helps children learn that it is good to share their stories and memories with their loved ones and it teaches them to honor the person they are grieving through their own actions. This book provides comfort and gives hope that someday we will all meet again.
Publisher: Hummingbird Books
ISBN: 9780995204201
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Till We Meet Again is a children's book about death and grieving. It helps children learn that it is good to share their stories and memories with their loved ones and it teaches them to honor the person they are grieving through their own actions. This book provides comfort and gives hope that someday we will all meet again.
Grieving the Child I Never Knew
Author: Kathe Wunnenberg
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310872529
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
When the anticipation of your child’s birth turns into the grief of miscarriage, tubal pregnancy, stillbirth, or early infant death, no words on earth can ease your loss. But there is strength and encouragement in the wisdom of others who have been there and found that God’s comfort is real.Having experienced three miscarriages and the death of an infant son, Kathe Wunnenberg knows the deep anguish of losing a child. Grieving the Child I Never Knew was born from her personal journey through sorrow. It is a wise and tender companion for mothers whose hearts have been broken--mothers like you whose dreams have been shattered and who wonder how to go on. This devotional collection will help you grieve honestly and well. With seasoned insights and gentle questions, it invites you to present your hurts before God, and to receive over time the healing that He alone can--and will--provide. Each devotion includes:* Scripture passage and prayer* "Steps Toward Healing" questions * Space for journalingReadings for holidays and special occasions also included
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310872529
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
When the anticipation of your child’s birth turns into the grief of miscarriage, tubal pregnancy, stillbirth, or early infant death, no words on earth can ease your loss. But there is strength and encouragement in the wisdom of others who have been there and found that God’s comfort is real.Having experienced three miscarriages and the death of an infant son, Kathe Wunnenberg knows the deep anguish of losing a child. Grieving the Child I Never Knew was born from her personal journey through sorrow. It is a wise and tender companion for mothers whose hearts have been broken--mothers like you whose dreams have been shattered and who wonder how to go on. This devotional collection will help you grieve honestly and well. With seasoned insights and gentle questions, it invites you to present your hurts before God, and to receive over time the healing that He alone can--and will--provide. Each devotion includes:* Scripture passage and prayer* "Steps Toward Healing" questions * Space for journalingReadings for holidays and special occasions also included
What Cloud Is My Mommy In?
Author: Kim Vesey
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 9781973664369
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Experiencing loss, whether sudden or expected, is extremely challenging at any age. For children, this time is not only scary, but also can be overwhelming and sometimes lonely. A little turtle loves doing fun things with his mommy that include flying a kite. But his world is turned upside down after his mother suddenly falls ill and goes to the hospital one day. When the turtle's father tells him she has gone to heaven to live with God, the turtle must somehow learn to live without her. The turtle misses his mommy so much. While he wonders if she is living in a cloud, his grandmother and others help lead him through all of his feelings as he moves through the first year following her death and learns that it is okay to cry, laugh and be happy, and forever love his mommy with all his heart. In this beautifully illustrated and touching tale, a young turtle learns how to deal with loss and grief after his mother suddenly dies and leaves him believing she is watching over him from her heavenly cloud. This book provides numerous recommendations for adults supporting the grieving child. These include suggestions for honoring memories, creating tangible remembrances, and working through shared grief in a gentle and supportive way.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 9781973664369
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Experiencing loss, whether sudden or expected, is extremely challenging at any age. For children, this time is not only scary, but also can be overwhelming and sometimes lonely. A little turtle loves doing fun things with his mommy that include flying a kite. But his world is turned upside down after his mother suddenly falls ill and goes to the hospital one day. When the turtle's father tells him she has gone to heaven to live with God, the turtle must somehow learn to live without her. The turtle misses his mommy so much. While he wonders if she is living in a cloud, his grandmother and others help lead him through all of his feelings as he moves through the first year following her death and learns that it is okay to cry, laugh and be happy, and forever love his mommy with all his heart. In this beautifully illustrated and touching tale, a young turtle learns how to deal with loss and grief after his mother suddenly dies and leaves him believing she is watching over him from her heavenly cloud. This book provides numerous recommendations for adults supporting the grieving child. These include suggestions for honoring memories, creating tangible remembrances, and working through shared grief in a gentle and supportive way.
Too Much Loss: Coping with Grief Overload
Author: Alan Wolfelt
Publisher: Companion Press
ISBN: 1617222887
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Grief overload is what you feel when you experience too many significant losses all at once, in a relatively short period of time, or cumulatively. In addition to the deaths of loved ones, such losses can also include divorce, estrangement, illness, relocation, job changes, and more. Our minds and hearts have enough trouble coping with a single loss, so when the losses pile up, the grief often seems especially chaotic and defeating. The good news is that through intentional, active mourning, you can and will find your way back to hope and healing. This compassionate guide will show you how.
Publisher: Companion Press
ISBN: 1617222887
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Grief overload is what you feel when you experience too many significant losses all at once, in a relatively short period of time, or cumulatively. In addition to the deaths of loved ones, such losses can also include divorce, estrangement, illness, relocation, job changes, and more. Our minds and hearts have enough trouble coping with a single loss, so when the losses pile up, the grief often seems especially chaotic and defeating. The good news is that through intentional, active mourning, you can and will find your way back to hope and healing. This compassionate guide will show you how.
Where Are You: A Child's Book about Loss
Author: Laura Olivieri
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435700910
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Designed to help children cope with the loss of a loved one and find comfort during this stressful and difficult time.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435700910
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Designed to help children cope with the loss of a loved one and find comfort during this stressful and difficult time.
Lost in the Clouds
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744049350
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
When a loved one dies, it can be a difficult topic to explain to little ones. Let this heart-warming book help you support your child through their stages of grief. You don't have to weather the storm alone! This moving book about grief shows children that, despite their loss, they always have someone to talk to. The beautifully illustrated children’s book follows Billy and his father as they navigate the loss of his mother. It includes: • A large format that makes it easy for adults and children to read together • A sensitively written narrative that moves away from the typical institutional approaches to grief for children • Beautiful full-page illustrations that allow kids to become immersed in the story • One non-fiction, working spread that teaches children and their families about how to open the conversation about grief and loss Billy misses his mommy very much. She lives in the clouds. Some days when he and Daddy play in the garden, he knows that Mommy is letting the sun shine for them. But not all days are like that. Sometimes Mommy’s clouds are dark, and Billy feels sad and alone. Written in collaboration with an experienced grief professional, Lost in the Clouds gently explores the idea of grief and teaches children how to understand and deal with their emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. With beautiful and colorful illustrations to accompany the touching narrative, this meaningful storybook is perfect for sharing and will bring comfort to both children and parents.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744049350
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
When a loved one dies, it can be a difficult topic to explain to little ones. Let this heart-warming book help you support your child through their stages of grief. You don't have to weather the storm alone! This moving book about grief shows children that, despite their loss, they always have someone to talk to. The beautifully illustrated children’s book follows Billy and his father as they navigate the loss of his mother. It includes: • A large format that makes it easy for adults and children to read together • A sensitively written narrative that moves away from the typical institutional approaches to grief for children • Beautiful full-page illustrations that allow kids to become immersed in the story • One non-fiction, working spread that teaches children and their families about how to open the conversation about grief and loss Billy misses his mommy very much. She lives in the clouds. Some days when he and Daddy play in the garden, he knows that Mommy is letting the sun shine for them. But not all days are like that. Sometimes Mommy’s clouds are dark, and Billy feels sad and alone. Written in collaboration with an experienced grief professional, Lost in the Clouds gently explores the idea of grief and teaches children how to understand and deal with their emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. With beautiful and colorful illustrations to accompany the touching narrative, this meaningful storybook is perfect for sharing and will bring comfort to both children and parents.
Our Story
Author: Mel Erickson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736586815
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Do you want to help a grieving child? OUR STORY: A MEMORY BOOK for _____ is 38 pages of exercises designed to enable a child to navigate their grief, tell their story, and better understand and express their grief. It is an interactive tool you can use to help a child learn, heal, and grow. As you do griefwork together, you are building a healing relationship that moves the child through the grieving process. Each page can become a springboard for conversation, promoting griefwork as a family around topics like 'Favorite Things,' 'An Acrostic for ____,' 'Toilet Bowl Love,' and 'Treasured Memories.' Pages like 'My Silent Hurting Heart,' 'My Grief Bundle,' 'The Behaviors of Grief,' and 'How My Family Has Changed' increase understanding of the grief experience. Detailed instructions for each page of OUR STORY are found in Kid Talk A FAITH-BASED CURRICULUM FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN. For this reason, the two companion books are printed as one. Kid friendly language you can quote introduces over 60 more games and activities in the Kid Talk curriculum. They tip the balance of griefwork towards 'fun.' (Examples are popping corn without a lid when talking about anger, making 'pop-up puppets' who talk for you, the 'feelings vase magic,' blowing 'love bubbles,' and 'Kid Talk Jenga.' With a completed OUR STORY memory book, a child no longer needs to worry about forgetting the person who died. The memory book can also be an invaluable support when grief recycles in later years. And it will, especially in adolescence. It will enable the child to do griefwork in the future by reconnecting with once-fresh feelings, memories, and perspective of their loss. It will continue to inspire healing conversations with family that are mutually beneficial griefwork. Griefwork heals. For your convenience, the OUR STORY MEMORY BOOK can also be purchased separately if you are working with more than one child.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736586815
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Do you want to help a grieving child? OUR STORY: A MEMORY BOOK for _____ is 38 pages of exercises designed to enable a child to navigate their grief, tell their story, and better understand and express their grief. It is an interactive tool you can use to help a child learn, heal, and grow. As you do griefwork together, you are building a healing relationship that moves the child through the grieving process. Each page can become a springboard for conversation, promoting griefwork as a family around topics like 'Favorite Things,' 'An Acrostic for ____,' 'Toilet Bowl Love,' and 'Treasured Memories.' Pages like 'My Silent Hurting Heart,' 'My Grief Bundle,' 'The Behaviors of Grief,' and 'How My Family Has Changed' increase understanding of the grief experience. Detailed instructions for each page of OUR STORY are found in Kid Talk A FAITH-BASED CURRICULUM FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN. For this reason, the two companion books are printed as one. Kid friendly language you can quote introduces over 60 more games and activities in the Kid Talk curriculum. They tip the balance of griefwork towards 'fun.' (Examples are popping corn without a lid when talking about anger, making 'pop-up puppets' who talk for you, the 'feelings vase magic,' blowing 'love bubbles,' and 'Kid Talk Jenga.' With a completed OUR STORY memory book, a child no longer needs to worry about forgetting the person who died. The memory book can also be an invaluable support when grief recycles in later years. And it will, especially in adolescence. It will enable the child to do griefwork in the future by reconnecting with once-fresh feelings, memories, and perspective of their loss. It will continue to inspire healing conversations with family that are mutually beneficial griefwork. Griefwork heals. For your convenience, the OUR STORY MEMORY BOOK can also be purchased separately if you are working with more than one child.
What Cloud Is My Daddy In?
Author: Kim Vesey
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973679256
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
Experiencing loss, whether sudden or expected, is extremely challenging at any age. Since children often do not have friends who have had a similar experience, they may find this to be a scary, overwhelming and lonely time. A little turtle loves doing fun things with Daddy, including playing golf together. Suddenly the turtle’s world is turned upside down when Dad falls ill and goes to the hospital. When the turtle’s mother says, “Daddy has gone to heaven to live with God”, the turtle must somehow learn to live without him. The turtle misses Daddy so much. While the little turtle wonders if Dad is living in a cloud, family members and friends help lead the turtle through many feelings during the first year following the dad’s death. Through this experience, the young turtle learns that it is okay to cry, laugh and be happy, as well as to forever love Daddy! In this beautifully illustrated and touching tale, a young turtle learns how to deal with loss and grief after the turtle’s father suddenly dies. The turtle is left believing Dad is watching and sending love from his heavenly cloud. This book provides numerous recommendations for adults supporting the grieving child. These include suggestions for honoring memories, creating tangible remembrances, and working through shared grief in a gentle and supportive way.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973679256
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
Experiencing loss, whether sudden or expected, is extremely challenging at any age. Since children often do not have friends who have had a similar experience, they may find this to be a scary, overwhelming and lonely time. A little turtle loves doing fun things with Daddy, including playing golf together. Suddenly the turtle’s world is turned upside down when Dad falls ill and goes to the hospital. When the turtle’s mother says, “Daddy has gone to heaven to live with God”, the turtle must somehow learn to live without him. The turtle misses Daddy so much. While the little turtle wonders if Dad is living in a cloud, family members and friends help lead the turtle through many feelings during the first year following the dad’s death. Through this experience, the young turtle learns that it is okay to cry, laugh and be happy, as well as to forever love Daddy! In this beautifully illustrated and touching tale, a young turtle learns how to deal with loss and grief after the turtle’s father suddenly dies. The turtle is left believing Dad is watching and sending love from his heavenly cloud. This book provides numerous recommendations for adults supporting the grieving child. These include suggestions for honoring memories, creating tangible remembrances, and working through shared grief in a gentle and supportive way.