When Olivia's teacher, Miss Evans, dies the children at her school are encouraged to think of everything that reminds them of her. Written with great care, touching sensitivity and humour The Copper Tree is about love and legacy and will help children understand that while sadness is an inevitable part of grief, death is not the end for what we leave behind can be everlasting. **The Copper Tree** has been listed as one of the TOP TEN BOOKS for children dealing with death and grief by USA website www.efuneral.com www.thecoppertree.org
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Hilary Robinson, (Mixed Up Fairy Tales, Hodder Children's Books) and Mandy Stanley (Lettice The Rabbit, Random House), have, in their latest collaboration created a story to help children aged 4 to 7 years old, and those that read with them, understand and come to terms with the death of someone close.
The Copper Tree provides the ideal opportunity for addressing and exploring issues which are associated with bereavement. It has a balanced approach with a strong emphasis on preparation as well as on the event of death and the period of tasking that follows. The structure of the story has been designed to retain concentration and retention with a humorous and strong narrative while the use of the copper tree provides both a synthesis and a narrative solution readily adaptable to younger minds.
The Copper Tree provides the ideal opportunity for addressing and exploring issues which are associated with bereavement. It has a balanced approach with a strong emphasis on preparation as well as on the event of death and the period of tasking that follows. The structure of the story has been designed to retain concentration and retention with a humorous and strong narrative while the use of the copper tree provides both a synthesis and a narrative solution readily adaptable to younger minds.
The Copper Tree deals with the facts directly but gently. According to leading childhood bereavement charity, Winston's Wish, a child is bereaved of a parent every 22 minutes in this country - 24,000 children a year - and many more are affected by the loss of someone close, a sibling, grandparent, other relation, friend or significant person, like a teacher, in their life. The Copper Tree is not only a valuable resource but it is an accessible picturebook in its own right.
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Written as a result of personal experience of the premature death of a much loved sister in law I consulted with those that had been affected in a similar way and with educationalists and bereavement experts for advice and guidance on the narrative. Working alongside illustrator, Mandy Stanley, our hope is that The Copper Tree will not only help children through the most difficult process of death and grief but also provide guidance for parents, family members, teachers and carers. It was also our aim to create an accessible picturebook that would sit comfortably alongside all stories on the bookshelf.
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Firstly, let me admit that I reviewed this book prior to publishing. I am a university academic working and researching bereavement. This book, using positive narrative deployment and continuing bonds theroy, is a much need addition to childrens litreture on bereavement and loss. It provides a useful tool for classroom and the home for introducing young children to the concept of serious loss and (by cleaver storytelling) how they will navigate their way through it. I strongly commed it not only for when a child has encountered death, but as a very good general reading book as the subject area is in the national curriculum. The book, which focuses on a class dealing with the loss of a teacher, is gentle, warm and funny. It works and I strongly commend it.
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I've just come downstairs after reading The Copper Tree with my daughters. It's the story of a class who have to cope with the death of their teacher Miss Evans. The reader follows the children as they learn she's unwell, and then witness the charming young characters cope with their loss. The first thing to say is, it's not a sad story. It's a story about how every person leaves a part of themselves when they pass. But most of all its a story about how to guide a child through the grief process.
We see the children remember the gifts their teachers gave them - the gift of sharing, of laughter and friendship. Those are the gifts that live on. It's a book you hope you'll never need, but every family needs to have it on their bookshelves. It's not just for the times when your family is coping with grief. It's a story about how death is never the end if you've given of yourself in life.
I'll leave the last word to my 8 year old
"Its about remembering the good bits of a person and putting them inside you."
We see the children remember the gifts their teachers gave them - the gift of sharing, of laughter and friendship. Those are the gifts that live on. It's a book you hope you'll never need, but every family needs to have it on their bookshelves. It's not just for the times when your family is coping with grief. It's a story about how death is never the end if you've given of yourself in life.
I'll leave the last word to my 8 year old
"Its about remembering the good bits of a person and putting them inside you."
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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As a retired teacher I remember the times when there were issues, beyond teaching, that had to be dealt with in a sensitive manner. Bereavement is one of these issues. The impact on a young child to losing a person that has had been important to them can never be measured but, as an adult, you know needs supporting. To read a story at such times, was always my first instinct and 'The Copper Tree' is the book I would reach for. Through understanding, sensitivity and humour a child will begin to understand how to cope with their loss. The story of this class, who are missing their teacher, is complemented by the wonderful illustrations. Through'The Copper Tree' Hilary Robinson has described achild's world and shown the different way children respond to death. The humour comes through the characters. I love Alfie - what a star.
I would recommend that every school should have this book on their library shelf. It would be safe on the shelf for general reading but an essential resource for every Primary school teacher. It opens the door to ask and answer all the questions a child or a group of children may ask.
I would recommend that every school should have this book on their library shelf. It would be safe on the shelf for general reading but an essential resource for every Primary school teacher. It opens the door to ask and answer all the questions a child or a group of children may ask.
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