Ellen has lost her brother, and she shares with readers just how his death has changed the way her family interacts and the way she thinks about herself and others. This sensitive book is designed to generate discussion between children and adults as each page provides opportunities for communication, understanding, expression of feelings, and support from the little girl's parents. As the story moves through young Ellen's experiences, it arrives at a universal problemhow to commemorate the birthday of the child who has died.
The suggestions presented here have been highly recognized and recommended by bereavement counselors and support groups. Although written for the young child, A Birthday Present for Daniel reaches out to all who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Juliet C.
Rothman of Annapolis, MD, is assistant professor at the National Catholic School for Social Services, Catholic University of America, editor of the Healthcare Ethics book series, and author of Saying Goodbye to Daniel.
| ISBN: | 9781573929462 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 2001 |
| Author: | Juliet Cassuto Rothman |
| Illustrator: | Louise Gish |
| Publisher: | Prometheus Books an imprint of Globe Pequot |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 41 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Mental health Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours PSHE: Bereavement and Grief |
Ellen has lost her brother, and she shares with readers just how his death has changed the way her family interacts and the way she thinks about herself and others. This sensitive book is designed to generate discussion between children and adults as each page provides opportunities for communication, understanding, expression of feelings, and support from the little girl's parents.
A Birthday Present for Daniel features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Mental health, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours, PSHE: Bereavement and Grief
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A Birthday Present for Daniel was written by Juliet Cassuto Rothman and published by Prometheus Books an imprint of Globe Pequot
A Birthday Present for Daniel has 41 pages