Tom’s Great-Grandma Eileen: Helping Children to Understand Death, Grief and Loss

By Kate Melton

Book Overview

Those we love don't go away! They always live in our hearts and die only when we forget them. This is the main idea of an absolutely wonderful story - "Tom's Great-Grandma Eileen". Touching and delicate, this story is about life, love and the power of memories. Death is a tricky concept and talking to children about it is never easy. This absolutely special story helps young children understand that death is natural, and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings for them. This children's book is designed to help your little ones cope with the loss of a loved one. Beautiful images and heart-warming rhymes - you and your children will love this book. This is a great picture book for kids to learn about life cycles and death in a delicate and sensitive way. Though the story is mostly intended to be read to 5-7 years old, its message will be clear even to toddlers and preschoolers. An important fact: in "Tom's Great-Grandma Eileen" there's no mention of religion or funeral details. It was written in cooperation with child psychologists and also includes special recommendations for parents.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1096681781
• ISBN13: 9781096681786
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 31 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.1" x 8.0"