Explore the difficult issue of death for young children. The first look at death for a child can come as a great shock. A little bit old fashioned, but useful to talk about death with younger children. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book will give advice on how to deal with this difficult situation.
About the author 2000 pat thomas is a psychotherapist, journalist and mother. The story lines are simple and directeasily accessible to younger children. This book helps boys and girls understand that death is a natural complement to life, and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings for them to have. She clearly explains concepts such as the death of the body, for example, in this passage. This book helps boys and girls understand that death is a natural complement to life, and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings for.
This book helps children understand that death is a part of life. Book designed to help kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade cope with different events and circumstances they may find themselves in. This book helps young children come to terms with the loss of loved ones, through examples such as the death of a grandparent or pet. Feelings and questions about this sensitive subject are looked at in a simple but realistic way.
Miss sofies story time kids books read aloud 342,863 views. This reassuring picture book explores the difficult issue of death for young children. And, there are suggestions at the end of the story for further discussing death. The illustrations help support the text of the story, while also building on the plot, and theme of this story. Thomas, a psychotherapist and counselor, promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. There is more than one pat thomas in the goodreads catalog. I miss you a first look at by pat thomas 20090514 skip to main content. Thomas, a psychotherapist and counselor, promotes positive interaction. A first look at death, is a story that helps young children not only understand death but how to handle and cope with death. I love the way the author presents some of the more difficult. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It touches on the unknown and issues children may be curious about without subscribing to a certain spiritual. I miss you a first look at death books in the first look atseries promote interaction among children, parents, and teachers on social, health, and emotional issues. This book helps boys and girls understand that death is a natural complement to life, and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings for them to have following a loved ones death.
What is theme of the book i miss you by pat thomas answers. A first look at death paperback january 1, 2001 by pat thomas author. I miss you by pat thomas explains that death is something that every person will experience. This beautifully illustrated picture book for children aged between 5 and 7 explores issues the difficult issue of the death of a loved one. This book introduces the concept of death in a very positive and gentle way. Search for library items search for lists search for. Book arrived in good condition and within estimated time of delivery.
This may not be a topic you want to share with small children. Titles in this sensitively presented series explore the dynamics of various relationships experienced. A first look at death by thomas, pat and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Who is this book forthe book is meant for kids who have experienced the death of someone special in their lives. A first look at death, and my familys changing a first look at series, and more on. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The text of i miss you, written by pat thomas, is gentle but straightforward. Lesley harker explores the difficult issue of death for young children. Kids are encouraged to understand personal feelings and social problems as a first step in dealing with them. A little bit old fashioned, but useful to talk about death.
See all books authored by pat thomas, including i miss you. I miss you, a first look at death by pat thomas 9780764117640. You should let pat know that you want more details about i miss you. The author, pat thomas, is a trained psychotherapist, trainee naturopath, journalist and mother. This book helps them to understand their loss and come to terms with it. Childrens feelings and questions about this sensitive.
This book helps boys and girls understand that death is a. I miss you by pat thomas 20001116 by pat thomas isbn. The title of this book is i miss you and it was written by pat thomas, leslie harker illustrator, pat thomas cmi. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the usa, she now works in the field of womens health and child development and writes for publications such as the. A first look at death 9780764117640 by thomas, pat and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Written by psychotherapist and counselor pat thomas, these books promote optimistic interplay amongst kids, dad and mom, and academics. Pat is a trained psychotherapist, naturopath and journalist. A first look at death by pat thomas for helping elementary aged kids cope with death of a. Written by psychotherapist and counselor pat thomas, these books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read i miss you.
Very useful book to support children deal with death and bereavement. Written by a trained psychotherapist, journalist and parent, and illustrated by an experienced childrens book artist, this is part of an acclaimed and successful series of picture book nonfiction for early years. Pat thomas has 85 books on goodreads with 4222 ratings. Picture book, this story is targeted towards preschool children, i miss you. A first look at death by pat thomas is part of the a first look at. It also discusses how to deal emotionally with the. A first look at death by pat thomas, leslie harker. I love the way the author presents some of the more difficult and abstract concepts about death. A first look at death 9780750030731 by thomas, pat and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The theme of the book i miss you by pat thomas teaches children that death is a natural process in life. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the usa, she now works in the field of child development and writes for various publications including practical parenting. This book has interactive questions to help understand the emotions that may occur when. Pat thomas books list of books by author pat thomas.
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