What Happened?: A Child's Book About What Happened and What To Expect After Mommy Had A Stroke. (Talk With Me, Play With Me, Read With Me!)

By Marie-Helene B. Grzesiak

This short book was created for a special 3 year old girl after her Mom suffered a massive stroke in early November 2012. It explains, in simple words, what the brain does, what happened, and what will happen from here on out without depriving children of their right to know the truth (in an age appropriate way). It is a positive but realistic little story where the emphasis is put on the child's experience, taking the child's developmental needs into consideration first and foremost. The following questions are addressed directly or indirectly, as appropriate: What happened? What is a brain, and what does it do? Will it happen to me or others? (It was an accident, accidents happen). What happens next? What will I see when I visit Mommy? What about me? Will things be the same? Will things change? Does Mommy still love me? I'm a helper, what can I do? Wrenchworks specializes in the writing of social stories and social tools for children of all ages and with all sorts of needs. These books are designed to serve as a launch point for a three-pronged approach to interacting with kids and tackling the complex issues of childhood: "Talk WITH Me, Play WITH Me, Read WITH Me." Proceeds from the sale of this book will go towards making it available, at no cost, to families struggling through similar events. For those who wish to buy a copy of the book and have it donated directly, you can have books shipped directly to Wrenchworks' Studio at: 8101 Duluth Street, Golden Valley MN, 55427. We will then have them sent directly to families in need who have requested a copy, and to associations, hospitals and rehabilitation centers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1481027581
• ISBN13: 9781481027588
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"