What on Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies?
When Trevor Romain’s father died, Trevor didn’t know what to feel, say, or do. Shocked, saddened, and confused, all he could say was . . . wow. As he started understanding what had happened, he began writing about his experiences and feelings. His new book—simple, insightful, and straight from the heart—is for any child who has lost a loved one or other special person.\ Trevor talks directly to kids about what death means and how to cope. He asks the kinds of questions kids have about...
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When Trevor Romain’s father died, Trevor didn’t know what to feel, say, or do. Shocked, saddened, and confused, all he could say was . . . wow. As he started understanding what had happened, he began writing about his experiences and feelings. His new book—simple, insightful, and straight from the heart—is for any child who has lost a loved one or other special person. Trevor talks directly to kids about what death means and how to cope. He asks the kinds of questions kids have about death—Why? How? What next? Is it my fault? What’s a funeral?—in basic, straightforward terms. He describes and discusses the overwhelming emotions involved in grieving—sadness, fear, anger, guilt—and offers practical strategies for dealing with them. He also suggests meaningful ways to remember and honor the person who has died. When someone dies, adults are often involved with their own loss and grief and not as available to children as they might otherwise be. This little book, full of concrete advice and expressive illustrations, offers the comfort and reassurance that children need during these difficult times. Written to and for kids, it’s also recommended for parents and other relatives, educators, counselors, and youth workers. Bereavement Care"Written honestly, compassionately, and carefully."
\ Bereavement Care"Written honestly, compassionately, and carefully."\ \ \ \ \ Children's Literature\ - Melissa A. Caudill\ The heavy subject of death is scaled down to a child's level of understanding in this publication. An honest, look at death is provided and difficult questions that children ask are answered. A table of contents allows for easy access to a child's most anxious questions such as "what is it like to die?" and "will I ever feel better?" An introduction by the author tells the story of the death of his own father and what feelings he has experienced since that time. Romain explains that death causes you to feel a mixed bag of emotions and sometimes you need to talk about these feelings or just have some quiet time to yourself. He also explains what happens to the body of a person who has died, what a funeral is and makes suggestions for honoring your loved one is a special and unique way. Overall, he explains that the person who has died would want you to remember them, but to also go on living your life and with time you will begin to feel better. This is an excellent selection for a grieving child.\ \
