Book
Something very sad happened : a toddler's guide to understanding death / by Bonnie Zucker, PsyD ; illustrated by Kim Fleming.
"When a loved one dies, it can be hard to know how to explain it to a young child, particularly if you are grieving the loss yourself. Written at a developmental level that is appropriate for two- and three-year-olds, the story explains death; lets children know that it is okay to feel sad; and reassures children that they can still love the person who died, and the person who died will always love them."--Amazon.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781433822667 :
- ISBN: 1433822660 :
- Physical Description: 1volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
- Publisher: Washington, DC : Magination Press, [2016]
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| Subject: | Death > Juvenile literature. Grief > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Westcoast Early Learning Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcoast Early Learning Library | DEATH & GRIEF (Text) | 35200000727706 | Children's Nonfiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Amer Academy of PediatricsThe book explains death and loss to a very young child in a simple and age-appropriate way. Also includes a Readerâs Note and âNote to Parents, Caregivers, and Therapists.â
- Amer Academy of PediatricsWhen a loved one dies, it can be hard to know how to explain it to a young child, particularly if you are grieving the loss yourself.
Something Very Sad Happened is intended to be read to two- and three-year-old children to help them understand death and process the loss of a loved one. Written at a developmental level that is appropriate for two- and three-year-olds, the story explains death; lets children know that it is okay to feel sad; and reassures children that they can still love the person who died, and the person who died will always love them.
Since the two- to three-year-old child cannot read, this story is intended to be personalized; certain words are color-coded in red to cue to you to substitute with the appropriate names and pronouns for the person who died.
Includes an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information about talking to children about death, guidelines for answering a childâs questions, advice for attending funerals and visiting cemeteries, and ideas for commemorating the loved one.
 - Amer Psychological AssnSomething Very Sad Happened is intended to be read to two- and three-year-old children to help them understand death and process the loss of a loved one.
When a loved one dies, it can be hard to know how to explain it to a young child, particularly if you are grieving the loss yourself. Written at a developmental level that is appropriate for two- and three-year-olds, the story explains death; lets children know that it is okay to feel sad; and reassures children that they can still love the person who died, and the person who died will always love them.
Since the two-Â to three-year-old child cannot read, this story is intended to be personalized; certain words are color-coded in red to cue to you to substitute with the appropriate names and pronouns for the person who died.
Includes an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information about talking to children about death, guidelines for answering a childâs questions, advice for attending funerals and visiting cemeteries, and ideas for commemorating the loved one. - Amer Psychological AssnThe book explains death and loss to a very young child in a simple and age-appropriate way.Â
- Baker & Taylor
A story to help two- and three-year-olds understand death and the feelings associated with the loss of a loved one includes information for parents and caregivers on answering questions and helping a child cope with grief.
