{"product_id":"i-miss-you-a-first-look-at-death-9780764117640","title":"I Miss You: A First Look at Death","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen a close friend or family member dies, it can be sad for kids and difficult for them to express the big feelings they are experiencing. This book will help explain in a gentle way that death is a natural complement to life and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings to have following the death of a loved one. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParents, teachers, and gift givers will find: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elanguage that is simple, direct, and easy for young children to understand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea helpful tool for coping with loss and grief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea book about bereavement written by a psychotherapist and counselor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea whole series of books for children to explore mental health and emotional issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eA First Look At \u003c\/em\u003eseries promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourages kids to ask questions and confront difficult social and emotional questions. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat parents and educators are saying: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI highly recommend this book for anyone struggling with how to help their children deal with their grief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book did a wonderful job of presenting the facts about life and death, as well as explaining, and therefore preparing her for, the funeral and memorial service we attended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are good questions towards the end that can help to get little ones talking about how they are feeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis little book was a great and gentle way to introduce death and feelings associated with loss to my almost 4-year-old son. I recommend it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThomas, Pat:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Pat Thomas is an author, journalist, and campaigner specializing in the field of environment and health. She qualified as a transpersonal psychotherapist in 1991 at the Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling Education in London. She currently lives in London, England.\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks Explore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50589009936658,"sku":"9780764117640","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9b195819-4970-49de-bc84-81bf03f77353.jpg?v=1732073262","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-miss-you-a-first-look-at-death-9780764117640","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}