Flying Hugs and Kisses [LARGE PRINT] (Hardcover)

~ Jewel Sample (Author)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Lifevest Publishing, Inc. (April 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598791192
• ISBN-13: 978-1598791198
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #532,826 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique, Hopeful Message for Children Coping with Loss, September 19, 2008

By	John Adams, author of The Dragonfly Door (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

Jewel Sample creatively offers parents and adults a unique and thoughtful approach to help children who are coping with unexpected tragedy. In her book, Flying Hugs and Kisses, Sample introduces readers to Baby Will, the newest member of the family. Will's older siblings remind us that children can embrace the concept of boundless love when Sally starts the "I Love You This Much" game and says, "We love Baby Will all the way to heaven and back," as she jumps up and down during playtime. Baby Will receives a lot of love and attention. His family could be like many other families. What is important about this story is that Baby Will's life ends unexpectedly due to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). The realism of events portrayed by Sample may be very similar to what other families experience with the unexpected death of a child, parent, sibling, or other family member. Mom's factual explanation in the hospital to the other children is straightforward about death - "When someone's body does not work it means they have died. This is what happened to Baby Will. It also means that Baby Will can not open his eyes, cry, smile, and drink his bottle or wet his diaper anymore." The story may be helpful to parents and children during a difficult time, because in their grief, we see a family take a unique, active approach that helps the entire family cope with their loss. Flying Hugs and Kisses introduces the concept of spirituality and heaven and combines it with "I Love You This Much" to offer other families possible ideas when coping with an unexpected death.

John Adams
Author of The Dragonfly Door

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, June 8, 2009

By	D. van Duyn (Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When our son died after 37 days of a blissful life, one of the many difficult aspects of it was how to tell our 2 yr old. This book was a great help. We have followed the action of hugging & kissing helium balloons & letting them go, sending them to her brother. It was a great way to mark his birthday, and to do anytime she wants. It inspired me to write the story of her & her brother as well, because our circumstances are so different from the book. As a starting point for helping a child deal with the death of a sibling, this book was great.

5.0 out of 5 stars Flying hugs and Kisses, January 20, 2009

By	Darren G. Thompson (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is a must have book for every family library. At some point families all have to deal with the stress of death, be it a baby, child or adult. This book is highly informative in such a kind and loving way. It can be used as a teaching tool or just a treasure of love to a friend or family in need. Jewel Sample is a compassionate story teller and wonderfully creative in getting the job done. Ms. Sample's story Flying hugs and kisses is deeply appreciated.