My kiddos are 7 and 10 and know two people are sick. Any books that explain death in kids terms
My kiddos are 7 and 10 and know two people are sick. Any books that explain death in kids terms
Is there any faith or "afterlife" that you want to teach them about? (ie, Heaven or no Heaven, angels or no angels, etc) I think that plays into what books more than anything else...
--Mimi
Mom to Lala (2004), Bonus Mom to Big Sis 1 (1991) and Big Sis 2 (1992)
Grammy to Big Kindy Kid (2011), Big Pre-K Kid (2012),
Grandbaby Appendage (2014), and New Baby Grandboy (summer 2017)
Following. FIL is terminally ill (will die in 4-12 mo) and I need something for my kids 9 & 6. I'd prefer something non-religious
DD (3/06)
DS1 (7/09)
DS2 (8/13)
Here is for younger kids, but could work as a conversation starter and give you a chance to cuddle up first for a story and then a discussion. It's a non-religious children's book, sweet and well-written: Always and Forever by Debi Gliori. Here's a synopsis: When Fox dies the rest of his family are absolutely distraught. How will Mole, Otter and Hare go on without their beloved friend? But, months later, Squirrel reminds them all of how funny Fox used to be, and they realise that Fox is still there in their hearts and memories.
http://www.amazon.com/Always-Forever...+forever+books
Mama to :
DS1 (July 2011)
DD (Feb 2014-June 2015)
DS2 (Apr 2017)
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...Until you climb inside his skin and walk around in it."
--Atticus Finch (To Kill A Mockingbird)