A positive and proactive book that helps you understand and cope with death.In Death, you will read two sides to the dilemmas, situations or issues that children sometimes have to face at a difficult time in their lives. Death tackles situations including: the loss of a grandparent, the loss of a sibling, the death of a parent and the death of a friend.The book is structured to help readers see that problems might look different depending on your perspective. This book gently encourages children to be proactive in speaking up and asking for help, both for themselves and others.It shows some simple ways to positively resolve situations, deal with their emotions and maybe even change their mind.The book includes top tips for dealing with your emotions and conflict resolution.The A Problem Shared series looks at tricky situations and common problems from two sides. The books encourage the reader to not only speak out, but also to listen to what others have to say. Some of the core values of PSHE are empathy, mindfulness and engaging with debate and this series puts the reader firmly in the middle, allowing them to make up their own mind about the scenarios presented and to question their own initial assumptions or bias.Perfect resources for students of PSHE at Key Stage 2 aged 9+, these books are also useful as opportunities for discussion topics in class or as role play situations.Title in this series are:BullyingDeathMental HealthPrejudiceRelationshipsSocial Media

This sensitively written guide will help children to understand and come to terms with death and grief, whether they are dealing with the death of a loved one themselves, or whether they want to help a friend who is bereaved.Practical, straightforward advice will help readers through the grieving process, encouraging children to open up and talk about how they feel and showing them steps they can take to help them cope with the situation.Consultants from CHUMs, the Children's Mental Health and Emotional Well-being service, provides expert advice and information. Other titles in The Kids' Guide series:Anti-BullyingAnti-RacismDealing with AnxietyDealing with DivorceUnderstanding Autism

'Grandpa stopped speaking the day he killed my brother, John. His name was John until Grandpa said he looked more like a Bird with the way he kept jumping off things, and the name stuck. Bird’s thick, black hair poked out in every direction, just like the head feathers of the blackbirds, Grandpa said, and he bet that one day Bird would fly like one too. Grandpa kept talking like that, and no one paid him much notice until Bird jumped off a cliff, the cliff at the edge of the tallgrass prairie, the cliff that dropped a good couple hundred feet to a dried-up riverbed below. From that day on, Grandpa never spoke another word. Not one. The day that Bird tried to fly, the grown-ups were out looking for him – all of them except Mom and Granny. That’s because that very day, I was born.'Twelve-year-old Jewel never knew her brother, but all her life she has lived in his shadow. Then one night, on her birthday, she finds a mysterious boy sitting in her oak tree. His name is John. And he changes everything.

Two girls, from very different places, are brought together in a tale of loss, courage and family.Abela has lost everything, and now she must leave her home in Tanzania and flee to Britain.Rosa's struggling to cope with her mum's wish to adopt a child.When they are brought together, will Abela and Rosa ever be able to love one another like sisters?From the Carnegie Medal-winning author Berlie Doherty, The Girl Who Saw Lions is a powerful and moving story, inspired by the author's visit to Africa.

A girl, a dog, a boy, a journey'When my death came, it was swift. Swift as a racing horse.'Twelve-year-old Daisy has just died in a car crash. But in a twist of fate, and through a heavenly bureaucratic mistake, Daisy ends up not where she is supposed to be - but in the body of a dog. Daisy may now be inhabiting a dog's body, but inside she is still very much Daisy, and is as bouncy, loyal, positive and energetic as she ever was.Daisy's only thought is to somehow be reunited with her parents, whom she knows will be missing her. This is how she meets Pip, a boy who is homeless and on his own journey, and a lasting, tender and very moving friendship between boy and dog/girl is formed.

A girl, a dog, a boy, a journey''When my death came, it was swift. Swift as a racing horse.''Twelve-year-old Daisy has just died in a car crash. But in a twist of fate, and through a heavenly bureaucratic mistake Daisy ends up, not where she is supposed to be - but in the body of a dog. Daisy may now be inhabiting a dog''s body, but inside she is still very much Daisy, and is as bouncy, loyal, positive, energetic as she ever was. Daisy''s only thought is to somehow be reunited with her parents, who she knows will be missing her. And this is how she meets Pip, a boy who is homeless and on his own journey, and a lasting, tender and very moving friendship between boy and dog/girl is formed.

"Grief is a tricky subject to explain to kids, but this book is a wonderful go-to expert toolkit!" Dr Ranj SinghThe death of a parent, sibling or friend is one of the most traumatic experiences for a child or young person and it can be hard to know how to talk to them about it. In this honest, comforting and strength-building guide Julie Stokes, a clinical psychologist and founder of childhood bereavement charity Winston's Wish, provides readers with the tools they need to navigate this tough and turbulent time.Readers will discover the stories of other people who have been through grief themselves. They will learn how to flex their 'grief muscles' in order to develop confidence, trust, grit, a resilient mindset and flexible feelings ­- the ability to notice, accept and talk about emotions when they choose to. And packed with practical exercises, such as creating memory boxes and managing different kinds of memories using 'memory stones', this guide will give readers helpful ways to manage their grief so they can begin to move forward with life. Because there is no right or wrong way to grieve, you just need to find your own way."The book I wish someone had read with me when I was young" Kristin Scott Thomas

An artful and timeless exploration of love, loss, grief, and family, How Jack Lost Time will appeal to readers of Charlie Mackesy’s The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, and other picture books for older readers and adults. Jack is not like other sea captains. Fishermen say he’s weird, but Jack only cares about one thing: the grey whale with the scarred dorsal fin, the one who swallowed up his son, Julos, years before. Jack promises he will not come home without Julos, even if it means losing himself in the process. Then, on a night like any other, Jack sees something lurking around his boat. He throws himself into the whale’s dark mouth. But is he too late? Will his son recognize him after years of being alone?Poignant, original, and vibrant, this contemporary nautical fable journeys into the heart of the human spirit, and will move readers young and old.Winner of the 2019 Governor General’s Award for Youth Literature—French Language

A remarkable story about love, loss and the power of the imagination, from an award-winning, celebrated writer for children.On a frozen Christmas Eve, Mouse Mallory and his family set off across a snow-white valley to visit his grandparents.They never arrive.As the wheels skid off the icy road, Mouse is thrown from the car. When he wakes, he finds himself in a magical landscape, with only a talkative sheep and a very bossy horse for company.And they tell him: this is your story now.So begins Mouse's extraordinary quest through a world of wonder. A world of monsters, minstrels, dangerous knights and mysterious wizards; a world of terrifying danger but also more excitement than Mouse has ever known.All to find a castle, somewhere, beyond.But why is Mouse looking for a castle? As thoughts of his family back at the car begin to surface, Mouse realises this might be the most important journey he will ever make ...This is a novel about love and death. It's about the power of stories to change the way we view the world - and it's about the power of a child to change their own world. Emotionally arresting but ultimately uplifting, this is a remarkable novel for our times.

A kid-friendly honest guide to understanding cancer, written by a medical oncologist for children aged 10-14.This is a book for children affected by the Big C. Whether they have cancer, or they know someone with cancer, they will have a lot of questions. And even for adults cancer is a really hard thing to talk about! Luckily Dr Sanjay Juneja is an expert at having these tricky conversations.In this book, featuring sensitive illustrations by Anna Shepeta, readers will get the answers to questions such as:Why does some people’s hair fall out when they have cancer?How can I support someone with cancer?What can I expect in hospital?A useful resource to help kids and families affected by the disease, We Need to Talk About Cancer explains what cancer is, highlights the different types of cancer, introduces the medical staff that help patients on their journey, and looks at different types of treatment. This honest and reassuring resource helps kids and families navigate cancer diagnosis and treatment together.It's also made by experts. Author Dr Sanjay Juneja takes care of people with blood diseases and cancer. Dr Ben Pickwell-Smith, the consultant on this book, is a Clinical Lecturer and Medical Oncology Registrar at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.Also available in this critically-acclaimed series: We Need to Talk About Vaginas, We Need to Talk About Divorce, We Need to Talk About Death

Möt Charlie som säger att han aldrig förstod hur sjuk hans pappa var innan han dog, Leia som brukar besöka sin lillebror på kyrkogården, Amir som har levt med en sjuk pappa hela livet och Esmeralda som bara var fyra år när hennes mamma insjuknade i cancer.

I den här boken får vi ta del av unga människors upplevelser av förlust. Jennie Persson har intervjuat barn i olika åldrar, som alla delar erfarenheter av sorg och saknad. Vi får också läsa om tröst och hopp, och hur man går vidare. Psykologen förklarar hur sorg kan ta sig uttryck och ger handfasta råd för den som sörjer, och en begravningsentreprenör går sakligt igenom hur det går till vid en begravning.

I mitt hjärta finns du kvar är en bok som ger tröst, stöd och en påminnelse om att man aldrig är ensam i livets svåra stunder. Rikt illustrerat i färg av Elin Lindell.

Jennie Persson är journalist som bland annat arbetat på Kamratposten. Hon debuterade 2014 med Vilken vecka?! När föräldrarna skiljer sig, även den i samarbete med Elin Lindell.

Elin Lindell debuterade hösten 2006 med Stora Syndboken som fick ett mycket bra mottagande av såväl kritiker som läsare. Elin är journalist, författare och illustratör.

"Ett barn som sörjer eller ett barn som funderar över döden, kommer att få många frågor besvarade genom att läsa boken. Elin Lindell har illustrerat boken rikligt med akvarellmålningar som föreställer både glädje och sorg. I mitt hjärta finns du kvar är en fin, välkomponerad och viktig bok för mellanstadieåldern." Anna-Karin Närkling, BTJ

"En bok om barn i sorg, riktad till just barn för att visa att de inte är ensamma med sina känslor." Maria Loewen, Hallandsposten

"I mitt hjärta" finns du kvar är en fin, välkomponerad och viktig bok för mellanstadieåldern.

Anna-Karin Närkling, BTJ

A positive and proactive book that helps you understand and cope with death.In Death, you will read two sides to the dilemmas, situations or issues that children sometimes have to face at a difficult time in their lives. Death tackles situations including: the loss of a grandparent, the loss of a sibling, the death of a parent and the death of a friend.The book is structured to help readers see that problems might look different depending on your perspective. This book gently encourages children to be proactive in speaking up and asking for help, both for themselves and others.It shows some simple ways to positively resolve situations, deal with their emotions and maybe even change their mind.The book includes top tips for dealing with your emotions and conflict resolution.The A Problem Shared series looks at tricky situations and common problems from two sides. The books encourage the reader to not only speak out, but also to listen to what others have to say. Some of the core values of PSHE are empathy, mindfulness and engaging with debate and this series puts the reader firmly in the middle, allowing them to make up their own mind about the scenarios presented and to question their own initial assumptions or bias.Perfect resources for students of PSHE at Key Stage 2 aged 9+, these books are also useful as opportunities for discussion topics in class or as role play situations.Title in this series are:BullyingDeathMental HealthPrejudiceRelationshipsSocial Media

This sensitively written guide will help children to understand and come to terms with death and grief, whether they are dealing with the death of a loved one themselves, or whether they want to help a friend who is bereaved.Practical, straightforward advice will help readers through the grieving process, encouraging children to open up and talk about how they feel and showing them steps they can take to help them cope with the situation.Consultants from CHUMs, the Children's Mental Health and Emotional Well-being service, provides expert advice and information. Other titles in The Kids' Guide series:Anti-BullyingAnti-RacismDealing with AnxietyDealing with DivorceUnderstanding Autism

'Grandpa stopped speaking the day he killed my brother, John. His name was John until Grandpa said he looked more like a Bird with the way he kept jumping off things, and the name stuck. Bird’s thick, black hair poked out in every direction, just like the head feathers of the blackbirds, Grandpa said, and he bet that one day Bird would fly like one too. Grandpa kept talking like that, and no one paid him much notice until Bird jumped off a cliff, the cliff at the edge of the tallgrass prairie, the cliff that dropped a good couple hundred feet to a dried-up riverbed below. From that day on, Grandpa never spoke another word. Not one. The day that Bird tried to fly, the grown-ups were out looking for him – all of them except Mom and Granny. That’s because that very day, I was born.'Twelve-year-old Jewel never knew her brother, but all her life she has lived in his shadow. Then one night, on her birthday, she finds a mysterious boy sitting in her oak tree. His name is John. And he changes everything.

Two girls, from very different places, are brought together in a tale of loss, courage and family.Abela has lost everything, and now she must leave her home in Tanzania and flee to Britain.Rosa's struggling to cope with her mum's wish to adopt a child.When they are brought together, will Abela and Rosa ever be able to love one another like sisters?From the Carnegie Medal-winning author Berlie Doherty, The Girl Who Saw Lions is a powerful and moving story, inspired by the author's visit to Africa.

A girl, a dog, a boy, a journey'When my death came, it was swift. Swift as a racing horse.'Twelve-year-old Daisy has just died in a car crash. But in a twist of fate, and through a heavenly bureaucratic mistake, Daisy ends up not where she is supposed to be - but in the body of a dog. Daisy may now be inhabiting a dog's body, but inside she is still very much Daisy, and is as bouncy, loyal, positive and energetic as she ever was.Daisy's only thought is to somehow be reunited with her parents, whom she knows will be missing her. This is how she meets Pip, a boy who is homeless and on his own journey, and a lasting, tender and very moving friendship between boy and dog/girl is formed.

A girl, a dog, a boy, a journey''When my death came, it was swift. Swift as a racing horse.''Twelve-year-old Daisy has just died in a car crash. But in a twist of fate, and through a heavenly bureaucratic mistake Daisy ends up, not where she is supposed to be - but in the body of a dog. Daisy may now be inhabiting a dog''s body, but inside she is still very much Daisy, and is as bouncy, loyal, positive, energetic as she ever was. Daisy''s only thought is to somehow be reunited with her parents, who she knows will be missing her. And this is how she meets Pip, a boy who is homeless and on his own journey, and a lasting, tender and very moving friendship between boy and dog/girl is formed.

"Grief is a tricky subject to explain to kids, but this book is a wonderful go-to expert toolkit!" Dr Ranj SinghThe death of a parent, sibling or friend is one of the most traumatic experiences for a child or young person and it can be hard to know how to talk to them about it. In this honest, comforting and strength-building guide Julie Stokes, a clinical psychologist and founder of childhood bereavement charity Winston's Wish, provides readers with the tools they need to navigate this tough and turbulent time.Readers will discover the stories of other people who have been through grief themselves. They will learn how to flex their 'grief muscles' in order to develop confidence, trust, grit, a resilient mindset and flexible feelings ­- the ability to notice, accept and talk about emotions when they choose to. And packed with practical exercises, such as creating memory boxes and managing different kinds of memories using 'memory stones', this guide will give readers helpful ways to manage their grief so they can begin to move forward with life. Because there is no right or wrong way to grieve, you just need to find your own way."The book I wish someone had read with me when I was young" Kristin Scott Thomas

An artful and timeless exploration of love, loss, grief, and family, How Jack Lost Time will appeal to readers of Charlie Mackesy’s The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, and other picture books for older readers and adults. Jack is not like other sea captains. Fishermen say he’s weird, but Jack only cares about one thing: the grey whale with the scarred dorsal fin, the one who swallowed up his son, Julos, years before. Jack promises he will not come home without Julos, even if it means losing himself in the process. Then, on a night like any other, Jack sees something lurking around his boat. He throws himself into the whale’s dark mouth. But is he too late? Will his son recognize him after years of being alone?Poignant, original, and vibrant, this contemporary nautical fable journeys into the heart of the human spirit, and will move readers young and old.Winner of the 2019 Governor General’s Award for Youth Literature—French Language

A remarkable story about love, loss and the power of the imagination, from an award-winning, celebrated writer for children.On a frozen Christmas Eve, Mouse Mallory and his family set off across a snow-white valley to visit his grandparents.They never arrive.As the wheels skid off the icy road, Mouse is thrown from the car. When he wakes, he finds himself in a magical landscape, with only a talkative sheep and a very bossy horse for company.And they tell him: this is your story now.So begins Mouse's extraordinary quest through a world of wonder. A world of monsters, minstrels, dangerous knights and mysterious wizards; a world of terrifying danger but also more excitement than Mouse has ever known.All to find a castle, somewhere, beyond.But why is Mouse looking for a castle? As thoughts of his family back at the car begin to surface, Mouse realises this might be the most important journey he will ever make ...This is a novel about love and death. It's about the power of stories to change the way we view the world - and it's about the power of a child to change their own world. Emotionally arresting but ultimately uplifting, this is a remarkable novel for our times.

A kid-friendly honest guide to understanding cancer, written by a medical oncologist for children aged 10-14.This is a book for children affected by the Big C. Whether they have cancer, or they know someone with cancer, they will have a lot of questions. And even for adults cancer is a really hard thing to talk about! Luckily Dr Sanjay Juneja is an expert at having these tricky conversations.In this book, featuring sensitive illustrations by Anna Shepeta, readers will get the answers to questions such as:Why does some people’s hair fall out when they have cancer?How can I support someone with cancer?What can I expect in hospital?A useful resource to help kids and families affected by the disease, We Need to Talk About Cancer explains what cancer is, highlights the different types of cancer, introduces the medical staff that help patients on their journey, and looks at different types of treatment. This honest and reassuring resource helps kids and families navigate cancer diagnosis and treatment together.It's also made by experts. Author Dr Sanjay Juneja takes care of people with blood diseases and cancer. Dr Ben Pickwell-Smith, the consultant on this book, is a Clinical Lecturer and Medical Oncology Registrar at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.Also available in this critically-acclaimed series: We Need to Talk About Vaginas, We Need to Talk About Divorce, We Need to Talk About Death

Möt Charlie som säger att han aldrig förstod hur sjuk hans pappa var innan han dog, Leia som brukar besöka sin lillebror på kyrkogården, Amir som har levt med en sjuk pappa hela livet och Esmeralda som bara var fyra år när hennes mamma insjuknade i cancer.

I den här boken får vi ta del av unga människors upplevelser av förlust. Jennie Persson har intervjuat barn i olika åldrar, som alla delar erfarenheter av sorg och saknad. Vi får också läsa om tröst och hopp, och hur man går vidare. Psykologen förklarar hur sorg kan ta sig uttryck och ger handfasta råd för den som sörjer, och en begravningsentreprenör går sakligt igenom hur det går till vid en begravning.

I mitt hjärta finns du kvar är en bok som ger tröst, stöd och en påminnelse om att man aldrig är ensam i livets svåra stunder. Rikt illustrerat i färg av Elin Lindell.

Jennie Persson är journalist som bland annat arbetat på Kamratposten. Hon debuterade 2014 med Vilken vecka?! När föräldrarna skiljer sig, även den i samarbete med Elin Lindell.

Elin Lindell debuterade hösten 2006 med Stora Syndboken som fick ett mycket bra mottagande av såväl kritiker som läsare. Elin är journalist, författare och illustratör.

"Ett barn som sörjer eller ett barn som funderar över döden, kommer att få många frågor besvarade genom att läsa boken. Elin Lindell har illustrerat boken rikligt med akvarellmålningar som föreställer både glädje och sorg. I mitt hjärta finns du kvar är en fin, välkomponerad och viktig bok för mellanstadieåldern." Anna-Karin Närkling, BTJ

"En bok om barn i sorg, riktad till just barn för att visa att de inte är ensamma med sina känslor." Maria Loewen, Hallandsposten

"I mitt hjärta" finns du kvar är en fin, välkomponerad och viktig bok för mellanstadieåldern.

Anna-Karin Närkling, BTJ