Big Tree is Sick

Written by Nathalie Slosse · Translated by Emmi Smid · Illustrated by Rocio Del Moral

A friend falls ill, leaving Snibbles to navigate emotions and find ways to help.

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40 pages

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When Big Tree falls ill, Snibbles is overwhelmed with anger and helplessness. As Big Tree battles a serious illness, Snibbles must learn to manage his emotions and find ways to support his friend. Can Snibbles and his friends discover how to help Big Tree through this challenging time? This heartfelt tale explores the complexities of friendship and the struggle to cope with a loved one's illness, offering young readers strategies to deal with their own feelings.

From the publisher

Snibbles and Big Tree are best friends! They have always hung out together, and Snibbles loves Big Tree very much. When Big Tree unexpectedly falls ill with woodworm, Snibbles is very upset and angry. The illness is a very bad one and Big Tree does not feel well and doesn’t want to play for a long time. Poor Snibbles! He wants Big Tree to get better, but he feels as if there is nothing he can do. What can Snibbles and his friends do to help Big Tree through his treatment and recovery?

This beautifully illustrated storybook describes the anger and emotion that many children encounter when a close relative or friend is diagnosed with a long-term illness, such as cancer. The story of Big Tree depicts how things are often out of your control and sets out effective strategies for dealing with these emotions. This story features loveable characters and vivid illustrations, as well as activities for children aged 5+ to complete with their parents or professionals in times of illness and loss.

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