Where Are You: A Child's Book About Loss is a kind and supportive text with beautiful illustrations designed to help children of all ages cope with the loss of a loved one. It is created with love and care so that even the youngest readers will find comfort during this stressful and difficult time.
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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An especially recommended addition to community library collections for the enduring benefit of their communities
July 20, 2009
Format:Paperback
Sooner or later, in every young life there will occur a deeply personal loss of a beloved family member or friend. That is something every parent is keenly aware of and wanting to provide some kind of help and consolation in their child's grief. That's what author Laura Olivieri experienced in her own life. It's also what inspired her to write "Where Are You?: A Child's Book About Loss". Very nicely illustrated in full color by Kristin Elder, this story about the death of a young boy's father and the lonely absences from his life, as well as the ultimate realization that it is within his heart and memory that he will continue to be close to his father, is a simply wonderful message to share with any other child who is grieving a similar loss in their young lives. "Where Are You?" is an especially recommended addition to community library collections for the enduring benefit of their communities.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By P. A. Line
Format:Paperback
It is just the right size to snuggle a little child on your lap and read together. The words are simple and the ideas are easy to understand even for a very young child. Hold them close. Look at and talk about the pictures. Compare what has happened in their life to the boy in the story. Let them know that they can keep the memory always in their mind and the love always in their heart, and their loved one is always right here.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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My son died suddenly very recently leaving a very distraught four year old
son who idolised his daddy.His mummy, who is Thai, always reads to him in english so I sent this book for her to read and maybe help him through his despair and loss. My daughter in law reports that he loves the book which he asks to have read whenever he wants to talk about his daddy.
Thankyou Lauren Olivieri for this book which to our family is now priceless. I recommend it to other who find themselves in this unenviable position
son who idolised his daddy.His mummy, who is Thai, always reads to him in english so I sent this book for her to read and maybe help him through his despair and loss. My daughter in law reports that he loves the book which he asks to have read whenever he wants to talk about his daddy.
Thankyou Lauren Olivieri for this book which to our family is now priceless. I recommend it to other who find themselves in this unenviable position
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Juliet
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We purchased this book the day after our 2 3/4 year old daughter's grandpa suddenly died. He was only 54 and our daughter loved spending time with her grandpa, playing outside, reading with him, and visiting him at his office. The words and sentences are simple, yet describe the feelings and confusion that happen after death. It doesn't go into super details, because that is not what a young child can understand. There are concrete things - "I cannot hear you. I cannot see you." There are feelings - "I was sad. I was happy. I smiled." I recommend this book for any young child who has had someone close to them die.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By ~S~
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We recently lost my boyfriend to a murder. I have a 9 year old and 2 year old. It is very hard for us to handle, and just imagine what it's like for a 9 year old....he actually liked this book and told me the little boy reminded him of him :(
29 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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I do think like everyone who reviewed this item before that it is geared toward younger kids... however, when trying to help a child cope with a loss, more likely this child will treasure this book and keep it for a long time because it will remind him of the help it provided during hard times.
Now, everything was fine until I turned to the last page and I read the part about the author... she talks about her divorce and her husband's suicide. On the last page of a kid's book? Seriously? While I understand this happens all the time I dont think it is appropiate.
We all know how kids are once they start reading, they will read from the very beginning until the very end... helping them cope with a loss is hard enough to put thoughts in their mind about divorce and suicide. Returning it!
Now, everything was fine until I turned to the last page and I read the part about the author... she talks about her divorce and her husband's suicide. On the last page of a kid's book? Seriously? While I understand this happens all the time I dont think it is appropiate.
We all know how kids are once they start reading, they will read from the very beginning until the very end... helping them cope with a loss is hard enough to put thoughts in their mind about divorce and suicide. Returning it!
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this for my 9 year old after her Dad passed away. She commented it would be better for younger kids and seemed more appropriate for a Grandparents passing. It did seem to me to be geared more towards the 4-7 year old age range.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Katkel
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My child is just over 2 and this book was lovely to read to them. It was simple and clear. Even though children of such a young age don't really comprehend the permanence of death, this book can be read over and over without causing littlies distress or confusion. I highly recommend it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
very well written. bought this for co worker and children when they lost grandfather. highly recommend it. wish i didnt have to use so many words for this rating......... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Cynthia J. Fedock
3.0 out of 5 stars
wHERE ARE YOU
Good book. I bought it to share with my grandson who is almost four when he is ready. He lost his daddy six-weeks PRIOR to his birth! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Danette Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent read
Good explanation on how to explain to little ones why and how somebody has died. Not too sad but enough for them to understand.
Published 5 months ago by candyo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for young children
This book is wonderful for young children; it is geared at 2-4 year olds. The book explains that when someone dies, he or she is no longer around. Read more
Published 20 months ago by TeacherGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book about Grief and Loss
Children often grieve the absence of a person in their lives. This book gets to the heart of that issue and provides a very general resolution that can work for children of all... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Brooke O. Breaux
5.0 out of 5 stars
Would highly recommend....
I would recommend this book for any child age 3 to 6 who is suffering from a loss of a loved one. Very well written, simple and easy for young children to understand. Read more
Published on May 31, 2011 by DollyG
4.0 out of 5 stars
Where Are You? A Child's Book About Loss
Perfect Book for any child who has suffered a loss of someone near and dear to them.
Simple to understand, and makes it clear how we will always remember the loved one and... Read more
Simple to understand, and makes it clear how we will always remember the loved one and... Read more
Published on March 3, 2011 by Grandma Gigi
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