I have a good friend whose mom was turned over into Hospice care yesterday. She's in the last stages of pancreatic cancer & was told it can be anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks. Being a mom & a Nana I know how to sit & talk to the little ones on this matter. But does anyone know of a good book designed for kids explaining death?
2007-10-02 03:34:07 · 5 answers · asked by Susan W 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
The little boy is 5 yrs. old...
2007-10-02 03:40:35 · update #1
Try these titles
Clark, Emma Chichester - Up In Heaven
Cowley, Joy - Brodie
Demas, Corinne - Saying Goodbye to Lulu
De Paola, Tomie - Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs
Dumbleton, Mike - Passing On
Ewart, Claire - The Giant
Fowler, Susi - Beautiful
Garland, Michael - Angel Cat
Harris, Robie H - Goodbye Mousie
Hathorn, Libby - Grandma’s Shoes
Isherwood, Sheila - Remembering Grandad
Kerr, Judith - Goodbye Mog
Norman, Lilith - Grandpa
Pellegrino, Marjorie White - Don’t Have an Uncle Phil Anymore
Schneider, Antonie - Good-bye Vivi
Stafford, Liliana - Just Dragon
Varley, Susan - Badger’s Parting Gifts
Viorst, Judith - The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Wild, Margaretenny - Angel
Wild, Margaret - Old Pig
Wild, Margaret - Farmer Fred’s Cow
Wood, Douglas - Grandad’s Prayers for the Earth
Non Fiction
Bryant-Mole, Karen - What Do We Think About Death?
Fitzgerald, Helen - The Grieving Child: A Parents Guide
Hesse, Karen - Poppy’s Chair
Hessell, Jenny - Nobody’s Perfect
Krementz, Jill - How it Feels when a Parent Dies
Mellonie, Bryan - Beginnings & Endings With Lifetimes in Between
O’Connell, Robyn - What Happens When You Die?
Old, Wendie C - Stacey had a little sister
Padoan, Gianni - Remembering Grandad
Teakle, Heather - My Daddy Died
Weitzman, Elizabeth - Let’s Talk about when a Parent Dies
Hope these help
2007-10-02 03:49:04 · answer #1 · answered by Rational Thought 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, a book can help, but this has to come from you.
And yeah, there's going to be a lot of grief and the kids need to know that is coming but that it is OK and you'll all get through it.
Its not easy - at any age. Realistically, though, if done right, kids are MORE resilient than adults.
By the way: I am sorry for your pending loss. Its far easier to think of the kids than from your own point of view. And yes, Kids are a great resource when dealing with loss. If they see you in mourning, it is easier for them to mourn people together.
Be well.
2007-10-02 03:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actaully I had seen one and its designed specifically for small children. Try going to www.barnesandnoble.com and type in 'death' into the search engine after clicking on "Books" of course.
I suspect you'll find what you're looking for there and good luck. My dad was a victim of that type of cancer. Its quick but it's terribly devestating. Good luck to you.
2007-10-02 03:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to hear that..
but the answer is not in a book.
Better to tell it to a child.. Talk to a child like your just her/his friend..
explain to him as simple as you could. simple words that he/she will understand you.. Give example or relate it in some kids movies..
later on she will understand.. maybe not all, but she will definitely figure it out by herself.. dont under estimate a kid..
Kids could be more tougher than us adult..
ok, good luck
2007-10-02 03:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by Bonitababe06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see what u do is sit them down and tell them that there comes a time when people go to heaven and when they go there they are very happy but during that time u cant see them but they see u so they are with u every part of ur life and eventually when its your time to go u both will be reunited
2007-10-02 03:40:28 · answer #5 · answered by ladylord 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋