Daddy, Up and Down: Sisters Grieve the Loss of Their Daddy [Hardcover]

Lila Stenson (Author), Anna Stenson (Author), Melanie Friedersdorf Humphrey (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2002

Young sisters share their feelings following the death of their father in an effort to help others.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...such a teaching tool...an excellent resource...and so wonderfully written. -- Trisha Kwiatkowski, teacher

...the best I've seen... a real contribution to those helping children to understand and accept a parent's death. -- Rebecca A. Rudner, Ph.D., Child Psychologist

A winner, the best I've seen...a valuable contribution to those helping children to understand and accept a parent's death. -- Rebecca A. Rudner, Ph.D., child psychologist

The book has helped us to understand that children grieve in their own way. -- Cathy Truesdale, teacher

The simplicity of the context makes the book comfortable for the reader. -- Cherie L. Gluhm, educator

From the Author

In October, 2001, Lila and Anna's mother called and asked me if I would help them write a book because they wanted to help other children who had lost a parent. One year later, a special, touching and moving book is a reality. The process of making this book helped all of us involved to process our own grief. We are told that the book will help many to understand and do the same. MFH

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Peaceful Village Publishing (October 1, 2002)
• ISBN-10: 0965806111
• ISBN-13: 978-0965806114
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,518,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift from Children to Children of All Ages, October 31, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Daddy, Up and Down: Sisters Grieve the Loss of Their Daddy (Hardcover)

This touching, poignant book speaks to the genuine grief and pain felt by children - grief and pain that too often goes unexpressed. Having worked with children for many years, I will use this book to help get the conversation flowing with children facing many kinds of loss. Truthfully, I believe the book will also help adults face their own grief and pain.

"Daddy, Up and Down" doesn't dodge or hedge the tough questions. With the forthrightness of children, Lila and Anna tell it like it is for them and, in doing so, allow other children (and adults) to find their own words.

Another book says, "a little child shall lead them." Lila and Anna lead us all into coping with the loss of one we love too much to lose. An excellent, beautiful book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book to Share with Children, March 28, 2003

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Frances S. Seawell (Carrboro, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daddy, Up and Down: Sisters Grieve the Loss of Their Daddy (Hardcover)

For anyone who wants to help a child cope with the saddness, anger, and memories that come with losing a parent, I would recommend this book. While my children have not suffered such a lost, this book has helped them to appreciate the feelings that their friends who have lost a father or mother are having. Very well written and beautifully illustrated. Can help children and adults talk together about their feelings and move forward with their lives. I recommend that you share this book with anyone who is grieving or knows someone who is.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A life-affirming book, November 20, 2002

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Jesse A. Perez (Dayton, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daddy, Up and Down: Sisters Grieve the Loss of Their Daddy (Hardcover)

As a collector of children's books, it is rare to find one that is life changing. Such is DADDY, UP AND DOWN. Although dealing quite honestly with death, it is life affirming. I plan to add this book to friends' collections and predict it will be useful as it opens communications in one of life's adventures. Thank you, Lila and Anna for making your Daddy proud, for making us all proud.