Loaded with positive, life-affirming advice for coping with loss as a child, this guide tells children what they need to know after a loss--that the world is still safe; life is good; and hurting hearts do mend. Written by a school counselor, this book helps comfort children facing of the worst and hardest kind of reality. Full color.
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126 of 127 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book helped us explain the death of their grandpa, what was to be expected etc. Our children ages 5,8 and 10 asked for this to be read repeatedly. It helped answer questions and brought forth some very interesting observations. It truly helped in a very trying time. It was written in a very forthright manner yet in language children easily understood. It was our most read book for the weeks prior to papa's death.
156 of 160 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well-crafted summary of the grief process, the book has 14 sections of two to three paragraphs that discuss the various aspects of grief, and the ways people cope with the death of loved ones. Written for a young audience, the material is valuable for all ages. While assuming the concept of life after death, this book is sensitive to differences in religious belief and practices and provides opportunities for the young reader to think, to ask questions, and to grow. The illustrations are clever and interesting to young children, they support the message in the text. An introductory message to adults who are working with children offers additional insights and ideas for working through grief.
47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had two teenage sons die within a year of each other. My surviving children, ages 5 and 8, LOVED this book. My 5 year-old wanted to take it to her first day of kindergarten, so the teacher could read it to the class. She said that she wanted them to know how she feels. Very well written! A must for any child who is grieving!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sad Isn't Bad
This book is definitely for older kids - 7 upwards. It has a level of complexity to it and the pictures are just ok to look at. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Katkel
Disappointed
I bought this to read to my very imaginative 5-year-old daughter who has just lost her daddy. When I bought it, I thought it was a story book that involved a little grieving... Read more
Published on January 30, 2010 by Bronwyn Palmer
Sad Isn't Bad
I love the Elf Help books and have collected nearly all the Kids series and I also have some of the Adult Elf Help books. Read more
Published on December 3, 2009 by Mrs. Im Sweetman
Way to specific for our purposes. :(
I wish I had known this book was specifically about death. "A Good-grief Guidebook For Kids Dealing with Loss" is a euphemistic subtitle that made me think it would address all... Read more
Published on March 3, 2009 by Happy Mom
Sad isn't Bad
I purchased this book to use in an elementary school setting. Personally I like the references to God in the book but professionally I am not able to use it as I had planned.
Published on February 27, 2009 by JW's mom
Helpful book for grieving children
This book is a helpful resource for grieving children. It helps children understand basic concepts related to death, and normalizes feelings associated with grief. Read more
Published on January 19, 2009 by Liana Lowenstein
helping toddlers grieve
very good book for helping toddlers and children learn to accept the death of a family member
Published on January 6, 2009 by Barbara Maher
Sad Isn't Bad
This was one of the books I purchased to read to my almost 4 year old grandson. His "grandpa" died 3 months ago. Read more
Published on July 22, 2008 by G. Culver
Sad isnt bad: a good grief guidebook for kids dealing with loss
Reviewer's book: Overcoming Loss: Activities and Stories for Children Who Have Experienced Grief and Loss
This fictional story helps young children to come to terms with... Read more
This fictional story helps young children to come to terms with... Read more
Published on February 18, 2008 by Julia M. Sorensen
Sad isn't Bad
I had intended this book to be for my 4 yo grandson, it is more suited to my 12 yo niece. Still a nice book, very informational, and gave her lots to think about and even took... Read more
Published on February 9, 2008 by Pollyanna
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