![]() ![]() ANNE LAMOTT, author of Grace (Eventually) We can't stop death, but we can stop the ridiculous sheltering we impose on our naturally curious children. Having it fifty-plus years ago would have been a kind of salvation for me and would have helped me grow into a healthier and infinitely less frightened person. ![]() ![]() What an incredible gift this book will be for countless children. KIRKUS Wow, and thank God for this book. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL The author's comments are spot-on in validating the child's response, in leaving room for individual beliefs about an afterlife, and in suggesting ways to ease the immediate sense of loss. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (*Starred Review) Clearly written to validate and respect a child's feelings, this book is a useful resource for parenting collections or patrons looking for a relatable exploration of death. CHICAGO TRIBUNE It's exact mix of true-to-life humor and unflinching honesty that makes Higginbotham's book work so well, and many of the plainspoken sentiments she includes, as well as several included ideas for how to remember and honor those who have departed, may be eye-opening for readers facing grief themselves. this smart, sensitive book is just the thing. THE NEW YORK TIMES A perfect antidote to all those gentle and fanciful introductions to the toughest and least whimsical of topics. Higginbotham's work reminds us that, even if we ignore reality, our kids are still seeing it and feeling it. Given the relentless stream of news, there's a temptation right now to numb ourselves. ![]()
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