Author:Janice Cohn, D.S.W.
Type or emotional/crisis issue(s) addressed: Death of a Friend
Year of Publication: 1987
Publisher & Location: William Morrow and Company, USA
ISBN#: 0688066852
Target Age Level: Beginning
# of Pages: 32
Quality of Illustrations: Very Good
Brief Summary: Betsy learns of her friend Peter sudden death from her parents. Her parents help her to cope with the news in a loving, gentle way. Betsy is confused at first because she does not understand what it means to die. Her parents explain to her the finality of death. She has a lot of questions surrounding death, the funeral, and the casket that her parents answer. Betsy decides to a picture to put in her room as a reminder of Peter.
At the beginning of this book, the author discusses guidelines from experts that parents and teacher may have about talking to children about death. It is a great story to help children cope with a difficult time.
Activity: This book answers a lot of questions a child may have about death. It would be a great tool to discuss with a child any fears they may have and explore ways they could remember someone who has passed away.
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