| I Miss You: A First Look At Death | 
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Sales Rank: 10049
Category: Book
Author: Pat Thomas
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Studio: Barron's Educational Series
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
Label: Barron's Educational Series
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 8.4 x 0.1
ISBN: 0764117645
Dewey Decimal Number: 155.937083
EAN: 9780764117640
ASIN: 0764117645
Publication Date: January 1, 2001
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Product Description
When a close friend or family member dies, it can be difficult for children to express their feelings. This book helps boys and girls understand that death is a natural complement to life, and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings for them to have following a loved one's death. Titles in this sensitively presented series explore the dynamics of various relationships experienced by children of preschool through early school age. Kids are encouraged to understand personal feelings and social problems as a first step in dealing with them. Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, these books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The story lines are simple and direct?easily accessible to younger children. There are full-color illustrations on every page.
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 dealing with loss/death January 6, 2009
great book for children. Our family dog died at the age of 13, for my children it was as though they lost and older sibling, quite gut wrenching. This story was particularly helpful when my father in law passed away and then pulled out again when our dog died. It has been lent out to friends a time or two as well. I will buy it again to give as a gift.
Simple but Beautiful Book on Death October 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you want to explain a death in the family to children, and are looking for a book that does not rely on any particular belief system, this is the one to get. "I Miss You" explores death unsentimentally but compassionately, and puts the issues in a way children will understand. Some of the issues the book touches on:
* All things are born, and eventually stop breathing, functioning, thinking, and die. In other words, death is an inevitable part of life.
* Feelings of sadness are natural, and you may not want to be part of groups, and people may not know what to say to you.
* There's a lot we don't know about death, and different cultures have different beliefs.
* As long as you remember the ones who passed on, they become part of you, and are, in a sense, not dead.
This is an excellent book, for children and adults alike, on a difficult subject.
 I Miss You October 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the only book I have found that is written in a sensitive and developmentally appropriate manner that addresses the need of the young child.
Jo Ann Namm
I Miss You July 22, 2008
Well written and illustrated. Easy for 3-4 year olds to understand.
I like the questions - they give an opportunity for kids to think about who has died.
To the point March 25, 2008
This book was very matter of fact. As mentioned by others, it can be used by all. If you wish to add religious information to your explanations to your child, then you can emblessish using an example. I found to book to tell of death in a very matter of fact way that young children understand.
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