I had a brother
Menefy, Diana 1947-2023
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A small boy watches the strange events that unfold with the birth of his baby brother, who is born with a heart defect. Through his eyes we see the tragedy unfold. This book deals with death of a baby sibling for young children from the point of view of the child.Baby Connor's big brother tells the story of his birth, how he wriggles, how he screwed up his face, how he became ill and how he died.
Main title:
I had a brother / Diana Menefy ; illustrated by Malene Laugesen.
Author:
Menefy, Diana 1947-, authorLaugesen, Malene, illustrator
Imprint:
Auckland, New Zealand : One Tree House, 2019.
Collation:
32 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Child Protection, Safety and Feelings books cover such topics as BODY SAFETY, CONSENT, STRANGER DANGER, GENDER EQUALITY, RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS, and SOCIAL and EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, CYBER SAFETY. They combine illustrations with key educational concepts capturing both the child's imagination as well as teaching them messages crucial to their development and safety. An unsentimental, honest account of the experience of a family, told poignantly from the child's point of view. A unique addition to the small group of books that deal with death and grief. Dedicated to the staff of New Zealand's Starship Children's Hospital and endorsed by www.grief.org.nz.
Audience:
Preschool
ISBN:
9780473421830 (hardback)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
460599
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 649.1 IHA | Onloan - Due: 27 Nov 2024 |