![]() ![]() "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. "A beautiful, unique resource for discussing death and loss with children." Korie Leigh, MA, CCLS, CT, child life specialist and bereavement counselor "Finally! A book I can give to families!" Danielle Andy Belusko, funeral home owner and director ![]() "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." Kirkus 'She's in a better place now,' adults say again and again. ![]() "We can't stop death, but we can stop the ridiculous sheltering we impose on our naturally curious children." Caitlin Doughty, mortician and author of Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Death Is Stupid is an invaluable tool for discussing death, but also the possibilities for celebrating life and love. "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." Publishers Weekly (starred review) 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." Anne Lamott, author of Grace (Eventually) What an incredible gift this book will be for countless children. ![]() this smart, sensitive book is just the thing." Chicago Tribune "A perfect antidote to all those gentle and fanciful introductions to the toughest and least whimsical of topics. ![]()
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