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Cover of Are You Sad, Little Bear? A book about learning to say goodbye

Are You Sad, Little Bear? A book about learning to say goodbye

by Rachel Rivett

Book Details

Publisher:Lion Children's
Published:2014-02-07
Pages:32
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1915748380

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

Little Bear sees the patterns of living, change, and dying in the natural world and learns to accept them, providing reassurance that goodbye doesn't mean the end of things.

Our Review

This gentle picture book offers a comforting exploration of grief and loss through the eyes of Little Bear, who observes the natural cycles of life in the forest around him. Children will find solace in watching the bear discover how living things change and transform, providing a gentle framework for understanding difficult goodbyes. The story handles complex emotions with remarkable sensitivity, making abstract concepts about loss tangible through nature's patterns.

What sets this children's book apart is how it transforms philosophical concepts into accessible woodland observations that young minds can grasp. Parents seeking resources about pet loss, moving away from friends, or processing any significant change will find this story particularly valuable. The narrative delivers its emotional wisdom without heavy-handedness, leaving both children and adults with the reassuring message that love continues beyond farewells.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction