| This is another book in the Elf Help Books for Kids | | | | over a different question or idea making it easy |
| series which helps parents help their children deal | | | | to do a page or two at a time, so you and the |
| with the painful realities of life and loss. This book | | | | child don't feel so overwhelmed. |
| can be read alone by older children but be ready | | | | This book is available at the library or your local |
| to answer questions they may have. The book is | | | | bookstore. You will not be disappointed in how well |
| also a great read aloud book for parents to read | | | | this book addresses the issues of loosing a |
| to the grandchildren left behind. The elf character | | | | grandparent. The author is well versed in the |
| and illustrations softens the text and helps the | | | | issues of loss and you can expect the book to be |
| child to relate to what is being said. It allows good | | | | true and objective, respectful of all cultures. I |
| opportunities for the parent to open lines of | | | | recommend this book as a resource and aid in |
| communication about family values, the love | | | | helping children deal with the painful loss of a |
| shared with the grandparent, and good ways to | | | | grandparent. |
| remember the loved one. | | | | The book: WHEN YOUR GRANDPARENT DIES: A |
| When a beloved grandparent dies, there is so | | | | Child's Guide to Good Grief may be the answer. |
| much pain for everyone in the family. A book like | | | | Author: Victoria Ryan |
| this guide is helpful and a good resource when | | | | Illustrations: R.W. |
| finding the right words is so hard. Each page goes | | | | |