Remembering Ethan
Tracy Bishop
(Illustrated by)
Description
One of Bank Street's 2021 Best Children's Books of the Year
Ethan. Ethan. Ethan. Sarah misses her adored big brother with all her heart. She wants to celebrate all the fun times she and her parents spent with him. But ever since Ethan died, Mommy and Daddy won't mention him. Sarah can't even say his name without upsetting them. Why don't they want to remember Ethan?
Ethan is gone, but he won't be forgotten as his sister rallies her family to never forget. Includes a note with recommendations of what to say and how to help children after the death of a loved one.
Lesléa Newman offers a tender tribute to a lost family member in this touching story that can help families start to heal.
Product Details
| Publisher | Magination Press -- American Psychological Association |
| Publish Date | April 07, 2020 |
| Pages | 40 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781433831133 |
| Dimensions | 10.1 X 8.1 X 0.5 inches | 0.9 pounds |
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Reviews
"A heart-breaking and heart-wrenching, a fact of life of resource for children that have lost a sibling."-- "Sunday Gatherings"
"A heartfelt and tender book about a family dealing with the loss of a child.... This book is a great resource for families to help their child deal with grief." -- "Talking About Books for Kids"
"Broaching a difficult but important topic, this heartbreaking story takes on a family's loss in a delicate and relatable way... the work encourages communication and connection in desperate times.... This is an important work on mental health, for any collection aimed at early childhood audiences."-- "School Library Journal"
"A family begins healing following a devastating loss... the child has real agency; Sarah effects change in the family dynamic that leads to cathartic healing. The delicate illustrations are expressive and effective. Useful psychologist's tips in the backmatter guide adults in helping children discuss the death of a family member. Gentle, comforting bibliotherapy." -- "Kirkus Reviews" (1/7/2020 12:00:00 AM)
"This touching picture book is heartbreakingly beautiful. The feelings that Sarah has as well as her parents are gently there for the reader to think about, especially if they have lost a loved one. Telling the story from Sarah's point of view gives a voice to the feelings children may have after losing a sibling or other special person." -- "WriteKnit" (1/21/2020 12:00:00 AM)
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