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What on Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies? Book

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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.

Product Details: 

Age Range: 4 - 10

Grade level: K - 4 

Page Count: 72 pages

Language: English

Product Dimensions: 5.1" x 0.2" x 7"

Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces

EDITORIAL REVIEWS: 

"Highly recommended for young people dealing with grief."

New York Times

"Romain writes simply about what death means and offers young readers advice on how to cope with their grief."

Romper

"This is one of the best books on the subject of death and dying I have ever seen. Romain reaches kids in the most incredible way."

News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne IN

"Because of it's candid and kind approach, this... is for any child as preparation or support mechanism for death."

Parents' Choice Foundation

“Supportive, insightful, inspiring…very highly recommended for school and public library acquisition, counseling centers and child welfare departments."

The Children’s Bookwatch

"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

“Written honestly, compassionately, and carefully."

Bereavement Care

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I searched through all the books on the amazon website related to helping children face death of a loved one. I read all the reviews, ordered all the books that sounded good. I then read all the books that sounded good and this is my top pick. I gave it to a five year old whose grandmother had died. His father told me that it helped him just as much as his son. I am writing this review, sadly, because I am ordering it again for a teen-age boy whose little brother drowned recently.This book will not turn kids off, it is not corny or sentimental. As a family therapist, I only use the best books available and hope that this recommendation helps someone else.

Mary Emerson Smith

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July 4, 2000

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​I have read this at funerals where kids are present and grieving. I will contribute to do so. It’s important!

Douglas M. Ogden

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March 19, 2019

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Wonderful pre-read for helping children with the death of a loved one

Js Hill

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April 21, 2016

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This is a good book for the older child who loses someone. It offers some very useful ways of coping and is realistic in explaining things to them. Death is very confusing for children and this can help in talking with them. Easy enough for them to read on their own, too.

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In a compassionate, enlightening, straightforward manner, Trevor Romain addresses the many questions and thoughts that children have after the death of someone close. This book will go a long way to ease the pain of loss by offering sound advice and comfort at a different time.

William C. Kroen, PhD.

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Mar. 8, 2018

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I am a grief counselor at a non-profit hospice. I love What On Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies?. I give it out frequently when children are grieving. You say it is for 5-10 year olds, but I have given it to younger teens. It is clear and no nonsense. Thank you for writing it.

Cindy Fanning

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July 8, 2020

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