"The death of a friend is a wrenching event for anyone at any age and can spark feelings that range from sadness to guilt to anxiety. Teenagers especially need help coping with grief and loss. This sensitive book answers questions grieving teens often have, like "How should I be acting?" "How long will this last?" and "What if I can't handle my grief on my own?" The book also addresses the complicated emotions that can accompany the death of an acquaintance,...

A guide to coping with the stresses and emotions arising after the death of a parent.

When a close friend or family member dies, it can be sad for kids and difficult for them to express the big feelings they are experiencing. This book will help explain in a gentle way that death is a natural complement to life and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings to have following the death of a loved one. Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find: • language that is simple, direct, and easy for young children to understand • a...

Explains death, its effect on the living, and some of the beliefs, customs, and rituals associated with it.

"Navigating the grief and bereavement process can be a challenging and unpredictable experience, especially for children. Whether it's the loss of a family member, friend, pet, or other loved one, children often don't know how to cope with the complicated and complex emotions that accompany death.."--Page 4 cover

Describes the overwhelming emotions involved in dealing with the death of a loved one and discusses how to cope with such a situation.

Special needs. Explains life and death for all living things with illustrations about plants, animals and people.

Presents the phenomena of grief and loss and the concept that death is not the end.

Recounts a young girl's battle with a rare and deadly form of diabetes.

Provides simple, truthful answers to questions children often ask about death and dying. Helps adults and children explore together what they think happens when a family member, friend, or pet dies. Children are encouraged to share their thoughts with a caring adult by drawing, painting, and talking.