When Your Grandparent Dies A Child's Guide to Good Grief

Written by Victoria Ryan
Illustrated by R.W. Alley
Losing a grandparent is often a child's first experience with grief. The ordeal can be as bewildering as it is painful. Explaining what happens from a child's-eye view, the little elves in this book depict the difficult days before, after, and beyond a grandparent's death. They explore the meaning of death and heaven, as well as how to stay close in spirit with a grandparent who has died. With ideas for action and questions for discussion, this creative guide will help you help your grieving child to create comforting memories and find closure. 32 pages; 8" x 8"; full-color illustrations throughout
ISBN 0-87029-364-8