An art therapy and activity book for children coping with death. Sensitive exercises address all the questions children may have during this emotional and troubling crisis. Children are encouraged to express in pictures what they are often incapable of expressing in words.
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186 of 187 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My 5 yr old son was having a hard time coping with losing his mother to cancer. A friend recommended this book, and I thought it was abosultely wonderful. My son, who couldn't or wouldn't open up about his feelings, took to this book like he would a favorite coloring book, letting all his feeling and perceptions just flow out right there on paper. I bought it to help HIM, but it helped ME just as much--I wept when I looked at what he had drawn. After he finished it, he forgot about the book for a while. So I took it and put it in our hope chest for him to look back on years from now, as a keepsake and memory of the wonderful woman who brought him into this world, and who brought us both so much happiness.
112 of 113 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased this book for my daughter and now also plan to purchase it for my niece and nephew. After reading the other reviews I knew I needed to get this book and set it aside for when one or both of her grandparents pass away.
Basically this book is a place for your child to express what they might not be able to do by saying but can do so in drawing. Each page has a few sentences to help your child write or draw "out" their feelings of loss onto each page. I am even thinking of also in a blank notebook doing this as well for my daughter to see that adults too grieve and miss loved ones.
A few pages:
1st page reads:
Some things, like sand and sea shells, don't change, but people change. Is there someone you loved who has changed? Has this someone been sick or hurt? Draw you special someone.
Page 16:
Sometimes, when a special person dies, we feel like it is our fault. We think this person died because of something we did or didn't do. Death is not something you can control. It is not your fault that your special person died. Draw about some of the things you cannot control.
Page 24:
When a loved one dies, birthdays, holidays, and other special days can be very hard. You might feel mixed up, scared, angry, and sad all over again. On these days, you may want to plant a tree or do something in memory of your special someone. Draw or write your ideas.
Pages 26 & 27
Keep something that belonged to your special person so you can touch it and look at it and remember. Write or draw the things you have kept that belonged to your special person. Think about why these things are important to you.
Do you have a good box to keep memories in? You could put photos and objects from your special someone in this box and look at them anytime you'd like. Draw or write about what you might collect to put in your memory box.
Midway though this book there are also some helpful sugguestions for the reader and for younger children as well.
If you are looking for something for a preteen or teen and up there is also an excellent book called Angel Catcher - a journal of loss and remembrance by Kathy & Amy Eldon from Cronicle Books ISBN: 0811817318
Basically this book is a place for your child to express what they might not be able to do by saying but can do so in drawing. Each page has a few sentences to help your child write or draw "out" their feelings of loss onto each page. I am even thinking of also in a blank notebook doing this as well for my daughter to see that adults too grieve and miss loved ones.
A few pages:
1st page reads:
Some things, like sand and sea shells, don't change, but people change. Is there someone you loved who has changed? Has this someone been sick or hurt? Draw you special someone.
Page 16:
Sometimes, when a special person dies, we feel like it is our fault. We think this person died because of something we did or didn't do. Death is not something you can control. It is not your fault that your special person died. Draw about some of the things you cannot control.
Page 24:
When a loved one dies, birthdays, holidays, and other special days can be very hard. You might feel mixed up, scared, angry, and sad all over again. On these days, you may want to plant a tree or do something in memory of your special someone. Draw or write your ideas.
Pages 26 & 27
Keep something that belonged to your special person so you can touch it and look at it and remember. Write or draw the things you have kept that belonged to your special person. Think about why these things are important to you.
Do you have a good box to keep memories in? You could put photos and objects from your special someone in this box and look at them anytime you'd like. Draw or write about what you might collect to put in your memory box.
Midway though this book there are also some helpful sugguestions for the reader and for younger children as well.
If you are looking for something for a preteen or teen and up there is also an excellent book called Angel Catcher - a journal of loss and remembrance by Kathy & Amy Eldon from Cronicle Books ISBN: 0811817318
47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very good book for young children who have lost a special person. There are many suggestions for remembering this person and pages for writing down feelings as you and youngster explore this book.I used this book to explain to my four year old grandson about the loss of his father to murder. Put special pictures of my son and grandson on front pages so he could always nave his special pictures to look at whenever he missed his dad.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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As a family therapist I was looking for a book for a client. I like the way this book initiates discussion and creativity, as critical aspects of the grieving process. Read more
Published 2 months ago by GotHappy?
About DYING and death
This book deals with the PROCESS OF DYING and saying goodbye to a person who is leaving you slowly. It is a lovely book for this purpose. Read more
Published on May 4, 2010 by Nunya
A truly wonderful resource
A practical and helpful resource for counselors and therapists working with grieving children. Other helpful books on this topic include:
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Published on April 22, 2010 by David P. Diana
Help Me Say Goodbye
This book is geared more towards the child dealing with the terminal illness of a loved one. I wish I had it when we first learned of our grandmother's terminal condition. Read more
Published on December 31, 2009 by Critical Mom
A helpful resource
This book is a helpful resource for grieving children. It includes writing and drawing activities to help children express feelings of loss and commemorate the deceased. Read more
Published on January 19, 2009 by Liana Lowenstein
Wonderful
This book is a wonderful way for children to express their thoughts and feelings about dying. This book can be used before the death of a loved one. Read more
Published on October 12, 2008 by Sherry B.
Probably better for me than the kids
Bought this for my godsons when their mom died; they are ages 7 and 10. Both of them had a hard time with the book, but it was helpful for me and gave me ideas of creative things I... Read more
Published on September 30, 2008 by KGD
Great activities to get children talking about feelings
Useful, practical activities that help children open up and express their thoughts and emotions about the loss of a loved one. Read more
Published on August 29, 2008 by M.Bown
Help Me Say Goodbye
Reviewer's Book: Overcoming Loss: Activities and Stories for Children Who Have Experienced Grief and Loss
This is a wonderful expressive activity book for young children... Read more
This is a wonderful expressive activity book for young children... Read more
Published on February 17, 2008 by Julia M. Sorensen
Very helpful
I bought this book for my best friend's 5 and 7 year olds while their grandpa was dying from cancer. They often asked to work in this book when things were getting bad. Read more
Published on October 10, 2007 by A. Lucas
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- Seven Choices: Finding Daylight after Loss Shatters Your World by Elizabeth Harper Neeld in Back Matter
- The Angry Child: Regaining Control When Your Child Is Out of Control by Timothy Murphy on page 83
- Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents: Who They Are! What They Want! and How to Win Them Over! (13th Edition) by Jeff Herman on page 81
- Getting Through to Your Kids by Michael Popkin in Back Matter
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