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First Questions and Answers: Why Do Things Die?

By Katie Daynes
Series: First Questions and Answers
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First Questions and Answers: Why Do Things Die? gently explores the concept of death for young children, addressing their natural curiosity and concerns. Through engaging illustrations and simple text, the book offers comforting explanations about the life cycle and the reasons behind why living things eventually die. It provides a thoughtful way for parents and caregivers to discuss a sensitive topic with children.
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You might enjoy this book if you're seeking a gentle and educational way to help children understand the concept of death. It tackles sensitive topics with clarity and compassion, using engaging language and illustrations that are perfect for young curious minds exploring life's big questions.

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First Questions and Answers: Why Do Things Die?

A beautiful and gentle look at the circle of life, using Christine Pym's gorgeous animals characters to explore the emotions and facts around death, with questions such as Is it ok to talk about dying? What happens when someone dies? Can I shout and cry and hide away? and How can I stop feeling sad?

Animal characters carefully explore and answer difficult questions about death.

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First Questions and Answers: Why Do Things Die? uses animal characters to carefully explore and answer difficult questions about death. This book offers a beautiful and gentle look at the circle of life.

Christine Pym's gorgeous animal characters guide readers through the emotions and facts surrounding death, addressing questions such as:

Is it ok to talk about dying? What happens when someone dies? Can I shout and cry and hide away? How can I stop feeling sad?

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Why Do Things Die? by Katie Daynes is praised for its sensitive approach to explaining death to children, using simple language and engaging illustrations. Reviewers appreciate the way the book provides comforting answers to curious young minds, making it suitable for family discussions about a delicate topic. The lift-the-flap format is also highlighted as an interactive feature that aids understanding.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474979887

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christine Pym
  • Illustrated by Christine Pym

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 12

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Grief & Loss Katie Daynes Series: First Questions and Answers

About the Author

Katie Daynes is a published adapter, author, editor, and a narrator of children's books.

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