Children Books
Just Like You
Description -
As the sun begins to set one night, Little Mouse and his mama make their way home, past
rabbits and frogs and foxes, all settling down for the night. Each parent has a promise for his or her
baby.
By the time he and his mama reach home, he has a big question for her. "Mama, what can
you do for me?
You're only a little mouse. You can't fly, or jump high, or dig or dive.... Am I not as special
as those other
babies, then?" His mother's answer is as reassuring and unique as any mother's would be,
to the immense
satisfaction of every young reader.
Fearmley, J. (2003). Just Like You. Cambridge: Candlewick.
Guess How Much I Love You
Description - Big Hare tries to look for ways to tell Little Hare just how special he is and how much he is
loved.
Mcbratney, S. (2008). Guess How Much I Love You. Cambridge: Candlewick.
The Dead Bird
Description -
The bird was dead when the children found it. It was still warm and its eyes were closed.
They wrapped the bird in grapevine leaves, dug a little grave and buried the bird. On top of his grave
they
placed ferns and little white violets and yellow flowers. And every day, until they forgot, they
went and sang
there.
Rauch, M. (1965). The Dead Bird. New York, NY: Young Scott Books.
When Dinosaurs Die:
A Guide to Understanding Death (Dino Life Guides for Families)
Description -
It addresses children's fears and curiosity head-on, and in a largely secular fashion, by
answering
some very basic questions: "Why does someone die?" "What does dead mean?" "What
comes after death?"
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Brown, L. (1998). When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death (Dino Life Guides for
Families). New York: Little, Brown Young Readers. |
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