If Nathan Were Here

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Summary: If Nathan Were Here (Jerome)
Review: In my opinion, this book is better suited for primary grades instead of preschoolers because of its abstract ideas. The book has great illustrations and presents ideas for conversation with children on the different stages of mourning. I like this book because it can speak to us all; age does not determine the intensity with which one mourns the death of a loved one.

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Summary: A Good Starter.
Review: This is a lovely book. I stumbled across this book while I was working (I work in the children's section of the library in my town) It made me tear up right there at work. I had recently lost my aunt and I really appreciated this book. I think that it's the kind of book that you would give to your child to break the ice before you go and talk to them about what happened in your family, so they understand. I think it would be enjoyable if you haven't experienced a loss that was close, but it wouldn't have the same effect. Definately worth buying for you or your children.