LIFE IS LIKE THE WIND

By Shona Innes. Illustrated by Irisz Agocs. The concepts of death and grief are presented to young children, with gentle words and tender illustrations reminding them of how things fly and flutter when the wind is present and become still when the wind goes away. Readers are introduced to the range of feelings associated with losing a loved one and encouraged to explore their own beliefs and behaviors while recognizing that others may respond differently. Various perspectives on what happens to a life after death are also discussed. Pre-K–2. Note to parents and teachers. 10" x 9½". Barron’s. 32 pages. ©2014.

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“It’s beautifully written, subtle, and despite the fact that death remains a mystery to all of us, she [Shona Innes] gets the very important message across about what it is in a way that children can comprehend. Shona Innes does an amazing job of making the subject of death a natural part of life, and does so in a soothing way, with charming illustrations by Irisz Aggocs your child will really love. All parents should read ‘Life is Like the Wind’ and ‘Friendship is Like a Seesaw’ with their children.”
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