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Lost in the Clouds

A gentle story to help children understand death and grief
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Lost in the Clouds sensitively explores a child's experience of grief following the loss of a loved one. Through the story of Billy, who misses his mummy who now 'lives in the clouds', the book gently introduces young readers to the complex emotions surrounding loss. Colourful and beautiful illustrations accompany the narrative, showing how Billy and his daddy find comfort and joy in sunny days, representing hope and remembrance, while also acknowledging sadder times. This emotionally thoughtful picture book helps children begin to understand and express their feelings about bereavement.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for adults to share with young children experiencing grief or the loss of a loved one, especially in family settings or educational contexts where sensitive topics are introduced. This book suits children who are beginning to understand death and the emotions it brings.

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Children find grief difficult and understanding where a loved one has gone can be a tricky topic to explain. This beautifully illustrated book gently introduces children to the idea of grief and helps them to understand it.

Billy misses his mummy very much. She lives in the clouds. Some days the sun is shining, and Mummy's clouds are nowhere to be seen. Those are Billy's favourite days. He and Daddy would play in the garden all day long, and Billy knows that Mummy is letting the sun shine for them. But not all days are like that. Sometimes Mummy's clouds are dark, and Billy feels sad and alone.

This moving and sensitively-written picture book gently explores grief and teaches children how to deal with their emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. With beautiful and colourful illustrations to accompany the touching narrative, this children's book is perfect for adults to share with their little ones and to help them understand what they are going through.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780744036596

Publisher: DK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 437g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Stacey Hart is an experienced counsellor and grief professional who has been supporting children for years. For the last 10 years she has worked at one of the country's leading bereavement charities, Grief Encounter. She has made multiple public appearances, including on This Morning, where she spoke as a professional on coping with grief.

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