I Miss You
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2000

I Miss You

By Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker (Illustrator)

Part of the First Look At series

A gentle guide for kids to understand death and grief.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.3/5 Goodreads · 442 ratings
28 pages
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Bookroo's summary

This book helps children navigate the complex emotions of losing a loved one. With simple language and vivid illustrations, it explains death, the purpose of funerals, and normalizes grief. A valuable resource for parents and educators to support young ones in expressing their feelings and asking questions about life and loss.

From the publisher

Explains why people die and what death means, the purpose of funerals, and how people react when loved ones die.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
28
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD600L
Themes & topics
Books about deathBooks about bereavementBooks about coping with deathBooks about friendshipBooks about grief
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.9
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
January 1, 2001
First published
January 1, 2000
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780764117640

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