A gentle, trusted picture book for helping children (ages 4–7) understand death, grief, and hope—recommended by parents, teachers, and child therapists worldwide.
When someone close to a child dies, finding the right words can feel impossible. I Miss You: A First Look at Death offers clear, age-appropriate language and warm, inclusive illustrations to guide families through conversations about loss and healing. Written by child psychotherapist Pat Thomas, this standout title provides honest answers to children's toughest questions—never frightening, always supportive.
What Makes This Book Unique:
The A First Look At series helps young children understand and navigate sensitive social, emotional, and health topics with honesty and reassurance. Each book uses simple, direct language and engaging illustrations to open conversations between children and caring adults; encouraging questions and building emotional resilience in a safe, supportive way.
A gentle, trusted picture book for helping children (ages 4–7) understand death, grief, and hope—recommended by parents, teachers, and child therapists worldwide.
When someone close to a child dies, finding the right words can feel impossible. I Miss You: A First Look at Death offers clear, age-appropriate language and warm, inclusive illustrations to guide families through conversations about loss and healing. Written by child psychotherapist Pat Thomas, this standout title provides honest answers to children's toughest questions—never frightening, always supportive.
What Makes This Book Unique:
The A First Look At series helps young children understand and navigate sensitive social, emotional, and health topics with honesty and reassurance. Each book uses simple, direct language and engaging illustrations to open conversations between children and caring adults; encouraging questions and building emotional resilience in a safe, supportive way.
| ISBN-13: | 9781438083896 |
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| Publisher: | Sourcebooks |
| Publication date: | 01/01/2001 |
| Series: | Barron's A First Look at...Series |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 32 |
| Lexile: | AD600L (what's this?) |
| File size: | 4 MB |
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 Years |
The death or absence of a parent is an extremely traumatic experience for a child. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to helping children grieve, cope with, or process their feelings in difficult circumstances. Instead, you simply have to be there for them in any way possible—to listen to their stories, help maintain normalcy, and […]
