Synopses & Reviews
When Trevor Romain’s father died, Trevor didn’t know what to feel, say, or do. Shocked, saddened, and confused, all he could say was . . . wow. As he started understanding what had happened, he began writing about his experiences and feelings. His new book—simple, insightful, and straight from the heart—is for any child who has lost a loved one or other special person.
Trevor talks directly to kids about what death means and how to cope. He asks the kinds of questions kids have about death—Why? How? What next? Is it my fault? What’s a funeral?—in basic, straightforward terms. He describes and discusses the overwhelming emotions involved in grieving—sadness, fear, anger, guilt—and offers practical strategies for dealing with them. He also suggests meaningful ways to remember and honor the person who has died.
When someone dies, adults are often involved with their own loss and grief and not as available to children as they might otherwise be. This little book, full of concrete advice and expressive illustrations, offers the comfort and reassurance that children need during these difficult times. Written to and for kids, it’s also recommended for parents and other relatives, educators, counselors, and youth workers.
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"Simple, insightful, and straight from the heart, this book is for any child who has lost a loved one or other special person."—Library Talk
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“Written honestly, compassionately, and carefully.”—Bereavement Care
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“Supportive, insightful, inspiring…very highly recommended for school and public library acquisition, counseling centers and child welfare departments.”—The Children’s Bookwatch
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"Simple, insightful, and straight from the heart, this book is for any child who has lost a loved one or other special person."—Library Talk
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Parent Council® Selection
Synopsis
"Supportive, insightful, inspiring . . . very highly recommended for school and public library acquisition, counseling centers, and child welfare departments."--The Children's Bookwatch Ages 5-10. For any child who has lost a loved one or other special person,
What On Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies? is a simple, insightful, and straight from the heart book about what death means and how to cope.
Author Trevor Romain offers practical strategies for dealing with grief and the overwhelming emotions involved--like sadness, fear, anger, guilt--and helps answer all the questions kids have about death.
- Why do people have to die?
- Is the death my fault?
- Is it still okay to have fun?
- What is a funeral?
- How can I say good-bye?
With concrete advice and expressive illustrations, this book offers comfort and reassurance to children who are grieving and suggests meaningful ways to remember and honor the person who has died. "
And I hope you believe me when I say that you won't always feel as sad and hurt and confused as you do now. Maybe not right away, but in the coming weeks or months, you will feel better."
This little book is also the perfect tool for caretakers, educators, counselors, and youth workers looking to support kids who are dealing with loss.
About the Author
When Trevor Romain was 12, his teacher told him he wasn't talented enough to do art. By accident, he found out 20 years later that he could draw. Since that lucky day, he has written and illustrated 20 books for children. In addition to writing, illustrating, and speaking at schools, Trevor is a board member of the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation and can often be found on the cancer ward at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas, doing his rounds as "Doctor of Mischief."