When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death

by Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown (Illustrator)

Overview

Straightforward and compassionate, When Dinosaurs Die explains death, dying, and coping with grief and loss in simple and accessible language for young kids and families.

No one can really understand death, but to children, the passing away of a loved one can be especially perplexing and troublesome. This is true whether the loss is a classmate, friend, family member, or pet. Here to offer advice and reassurance are the wise dinosaurs from Dinosaurs to the Rescue, Dinosaurs Divorce, Dinosaurs Travel, and Dinosaurs Alive and Well. This succinct and thorough guide helps dispel the mystery and negative connotations associated with death. This helpful book provides answers to kids' most-often asked questions and also explores the feelings we may have regarding the death of a loved one, and the ways to remember someone after he or she has died.

Satisfying and comprehensive, this indispensable book is a comforting aid to help all children through a difficult time in their lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316119559
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	04/01/1998
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	11,797
Product dimensions:	8.75(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.13(d)
Lexile:	AD590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Laurie Krasny Brown is an author, educator, and parent committed to providing answers to the questions children have. She has written many books, including the popular Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families series, illustrated by her husband, Marc Brown.

Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and co-developer of the children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Tisbury, Massachusetts, on Martha's Vineyard.

Table of Contents

What Does Alive Mean?		4	(2)
Why Does Someone Die?		6	(4)
What Does Dead Mean?		10	(2)
Feelings about Death		12	(6)
Among Friends		18	(2)
Saying Good-bye		20	(6)
Keeping Customs		26	(2)
What Comes after Death		28	(2)
Ways to Remember Someone		30	(2)
Glossary		32

Editorial Reviews

"Using the frank yet reassuring tack employed in the previous books, the author presents a balanced, comprehensive and age-appropriate explanation of why death occurs...and suggests sensible tactics for coping with the resulting loneliness, fright and anger. These astute collaborators provide a commendable service for grieving children and the adults in their lives."—Publishers Weekly

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