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Why do I feel so sad? : a grief book for children / written by Tracy Lambert, LPC ; illustrated by Elena Napoli.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2020]Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781646117130
  • 1646117131
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "Why do I feel so sad? is an inclusive, age-appropriate, illustrated kids' book designed to help young children understand their own grief. The examples and beautiful illustrations are rooted in real life, exploring the truth of loss and change, while remaining comforting and hopeful. Broad enough to encompass many forms of grief, this book reassures kids that they are not alone in their feelings, and even suggests simple things they can do to feel better, like drawing, dancing, and talking to friends and family."-- Page [4] of cover.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 155.937 M382 Available 33111009814423
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 155.937 M382 Available 33111009665320
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Help kids start to heal after grief and loss--for ages 5 to 7

Why Do I Feel So Sad? is an inclusive, age-appropriate, illustrated kid's book designed to help young children understand their own grief. The examples and beautiful illustrations are rooted in real life, exploring the truth of loss and change, while remaining comforting and hopeful.

Broad enough to encompass many forms of grief, this book reassures kids that they are not alone in their feelings and even suggests simple things they can do to feel better, like drawing, dancing, and talking to friends and family.

Why Do I Feel So Sad? is:
Practical and compassionate --Written for early childhood-aged kids, this book touches on common sources of grief--everything from death to divorce or changing schools. Different for everyone --This book normalizes the confusing thoughts and physical symptoms that come with grief, so kids know there's no one right way to feel or heal. Tips for grownups --Find expert advice and simple strategies for supporting grieving kids in your life.
Children don't have to go through grief alone; this book provides the tools to help them.

Includes bibliographical references.

"Why do I feel so sad? is an inclusive, age-appropriate, illustrated kids' book designed to help young children understand their own grief. The examples and beautiful illustrations are rooted in real life, exploring the truth of loss and change, while remaining comforting and hopeful. Broad enough to encompass many forms of grief, this book reassures kids that they are not alone in their feelings, and even suggests simple things they can do to feel better, like drawing, dancing, and talking to friends and family."-- Page [4] of cover.

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