Reviews
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Kirkus Reviews • 3 August 2024
"… the book is primarily concerned with practical ideas and individual experiences … readers will likely find guidance—and reassurance."
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Booklist • 1 October 2024
"Just the right blend of practical and beneficial, the book ends with extensive back matter,
including information for caregivers, online resources, and reference books."
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School Library Journal • 17 Sept. 2024
"Recommended...an age-appropriate and culturally sensitive introduction to grief loss that gives some scientifically backed strategies to support young people, their friends, and families."
Awards and Honors
An Honor Book Award for the California Reading Association's 2024 Eureka! Excellence in Children's Nonfiction Awards
Cole Imperi knows how to talk to kids. While I am no expert on grief in children, I think this book would be something I would have wanted to read as a kid. Cole Imperi talks about all the tough stuff that comes with grieving, but like a big sister, she does it while respecting that kids are smart and feel things deeply. She breaks down the many parts of grief into manageable chunks, with lots of great illustrations. While I know of many books about grief for very young children, this is the perfect choice for middle grade kids who have experienced loss.
—Mary-Frances O’Connor
Author of The Grieving Brain
and The Grieving Body
A Guide to Grief handles a delicate topic, often avoided by many, with grace and compassion. This nonfiction book guides its readers through what grief is, different types of grief, and healthy ways to move through heavy emotions and feelings. Sprinkled throughout the book are illustrations and resources that compliment the text. A glossary also follows at the end of the book. This book was written specifically with children in mind, however, there are resources for caregivers, and the content can be helpful not only for children between the ages of 10-14, but for older children and even adults. This book would make an excellent addition to any library, especially a school or public library.
—Quebec Library Association
