Tree: A Gentle Story of Love and Loss
Tree: A Gentle Story of Love and Loss
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Tree: A Gentle Story of Love and Loss

Written by Lynn Jenkins & illustrated by Kirrili Lonergan
Book #3 in the Lessons of a LAC Series
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4 - 8
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32
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Sep 15, 2020
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The fifth book in the popular ‘Lessons of a LAC’ series, Tree is a gentle story of loss that helps children to learn how to say goodbye and process grief.Tree is the much-loved centrepiece of the community, where Calmsters and Little Anxious Creatures come to relax, play and socialize. But one day Curly and Loppy notice that Tree’s leaves are starting to fall – at the wrong time of year – and Tree’s bark is flaking. It seems that it’s Tree’s time to leave.At first, Loppy reacts hysterically. Then sadness sets in. Fortunately, Curly is able to teach Loppy how to handle losing his beloved Tree; how to accept that he is leaving, say goodbye, and both celebrate and commemorate Tree’s life. Loppy is able to find peace in remembering how much Tree meant to him, and in the knowledge that he will never forget what a great friend Tree was.All children come across loss in their life, whether it’s the loss experienced when a family changes, or when they lose a pet, change friendships, or a loved one dies. Their feelings and reactions to loss and change are powerful and it is vitally important for them to know how to deal with them; to acknowledge them as they work through their grief. Tree is a simple and gentle introduction to talking about loss with young people, and helping them manage the difficult emotions that come with it.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781925820126
    Publication Date
    September 15, 2020
    Publisher
    EK Books
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years

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