A Story About Coping with the Loss of a Parent

Samantha Jane lost her smile about a month ago. That was when her dad died. Since then she hasn't found much to smile about.

She misses her father very much, so much that when her sadness gets so big she is afraid to let herself feel it. She also worries about her mother and whether they will all be happy again. When she feels happy, she feels guilty and wonders if it is right to feel happy when her father can't be with them to enjoy life, too.

This tender story addresses this life-changing event and gently guides the reader through the feelings, thoughts, and wishes that children experience when a parent dies,and also offers helpful tools for dealing with the situation and moving on.

Included is an adult information section that identifies the common psychological issues and reactions, the crucial role of the surviving parent,and practical coping techniques.

A great book to read to a grieving child or be included in a professional and/or parent resource library.

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TOPICS: Loss, death of a parent

INCLUDES: Story, adult information

GRADE LEVELS: K-2/AGES: 5-7

FOR USE WITH: Individuals, classrooms, small groups

AUTHORS: Julie Kaplow & Donna Pincus

RECOMMENDED FOR: Elementary-school counselors,social workers, elementary teachers, librarians, parents, grief counselors

8 X 10, 32 pages, color illustrations, hardcover,2007