- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Happy Cat Books; New edition edition (11 Oct 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1903285089
- ISBN-13: 978-1903285084
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 19.6 x 0.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 184,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When someone special dies a child may need to talk about them and share their feelings of confusion and sadness. When Uncle Bob Died offers a starting point for discussing death and their own thoughts about it.
Althea is the author of a number of innovative books for younger children. She was the founder of Dinosaur Publications, producing books which were known for their sensitive subject matter and reassuring tone. Her other titles, recently published in the Talking it Through series are Asthma, Hospital, How Your Body Works, and Lunch Boxes.
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Althea lives in Over in Cambridgeshire.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have a relative with a terminal illness, and I've been looking for books to help my children cope with the future.
This is one of the best I have found. It's honest and open about death and how people feel without being blunt or hurtful. The text and pictures are simple and clear. It's refreshing to read a book like this about human beings - not dinosaurs, foxes or badgers.
A boy is learning about death - he finds a dead butterfly on a windowsill, and his mother explains what has happened to it. Later, the boy has to come to terms with the death of his uncle: sad times, good memories, irrational fears and how the family cope in the short and longer term.
Another reviewer was less happy with this book because it had not faith or spiritual element. For me, this is one of this books great strengths. It does not deny or contradict anything religious, but would allow you to 'fill-in' if that was what you wanted. We're not a religious family, and neither is our ill relative, so I feel this book is very much in line with our position.
Suitable for boys and girls 3ish-8ish. As with all these books - read through first!
This is one of the best I have found. It's honest and open about death and how people feel without being blunt or hurtful. The text and pictures are simple and clear. It's refreshing to read a book like this about human beings - not dinosaurs, foxes or badgers.
A boy is learning about death - he finds a dead butterfly on a windowsill, and his mother explains what has happened to it. Later, the boy has to come to terms with the death of his uncle: sad times, good memories, irrational fears and how the family cope in the short and longer term.
Another reviewer was less happy with this book because it had not faith or spiritual element. For me, this is one of this books great strengths. It does not deny or contradict anything religious, but would allow you to 'fill-in' if that was what you wanted. We're not a religious family, and neither is our ill relative, so I feel this book is very much in line with our position.
Suitable for boys and girls 3ish-8ish. As with all these books - read through first!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My husband died when my children were 2 and 3 years old. This book was fantastic. The children loved me reading it to them and we talked about it alot. There is only one bit which talks of the frankness of cremation (I think it uses the word burning from memory) and I changed this part when I read it as I didn't want to frighten them. I just said that cremation was when the body turns into ashes and they have always accepted that without question. The book helps children to see that it is o.k to be sad but they can also have fun playing whilst still keeping the memories close to their hearts. Well worth the purchase.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my four year old son when his Aunty died. It was recommended on the Winston's Wishes website. It was really informative and explained everything in a practical child friendly way. Highly recommended.
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