As difficult as suicide is for many adults to understand it is even more difficult for children.

This book tells the story of a young boy and his frustration in trying to understand his father's suicide. It explains his journey of confusion and sadness in a compassionate manner and guides the reader toward his beginning to cope.

In addition to the story there are discussion questions, counseling activities, a special section for parents, information on preparing a child for attending a funeral service, a parent and child personal resource questionnaire, a child grief-readtion chart, and a resource list for parents and teachers.

Beautifully illustrated, this is a book you would hope would gather dust on your shelf, but if the occasion should arise, one you will be thankful to have at your fingertips.

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TOPIC: Grief and loss, suicide of a parent

INCLUDES: Story, information for counselors and parents

GRADE LEVELS: K-3/AGES 5-8

FOR USE WITH: Individuals

AUTHOR: Rebecca Schmidt

RECOMMENDED FOR: Elementary-school counselors, grief therapists, psychologists

11 x 8.5, 56 pages, color illustrations, paperback, 2007