Children’s Books for Every Occasion: Sadness and Grief
Jenn at Mommy Needs Coffee just lost her mother after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. The overwhelming sadness and grief accompanying the loss of a loved one is probably one of the most difficult things we will have to explain to our children.
Michael Rosen’s Sad Book talks about the author’s experience with losing his son and mother. Just reading this excerpt from a School Library Journal review helped me understand what it might be like:
“Sometimes sad is very big. It’s everywhere. All over me.”
The gentle text assures readers that despair, anger, and hopelessness are common feelings when dealing with death, but that memories of happier times can elicit a spark of joy and optimism for the future.
“And then I remember things. My mum in the rain. Eddie walking along the street, laughing and laughing and laughing.”
If you’re struggling with a loss, I hope this book will help you find the words you need.
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