Something Very Sad Happened
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Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2016

Something Very Sad Happened

Written by Bonnie Zucker · Illustrated by Kim Fleming

Help young children understand and cope with the loss of a loved one.

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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

A loved one has passed, and explaining this to a young child is daunting. This gentle story helps two- and three-year-olds grasp the concept of death, reassuring them that it's okay to feel sad and that love endures. With personalized elements and guidance for caregivers, it offers a compassionate approach to navigating grief and maintaining connections. How do you explain the inexplicable to a child?

From the publisher

A “tool for parents, caregivers, therapists, and teachers to help young children understand the concept of death and begin the process of coping with the loss”–Amazon.com.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
2–4
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about deathBooks about bereavementBooks about coping with deathBooks about griefBooks about death, grief, and bereavement
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Publication
Published
August 1, 2016
First published
August 15, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781433822667

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