| I Miss Matthew Contributor(s): Hanley, Susan (Illustrator), Heath Msw, L. Judy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1419698168 ISBN-13: 9781419698163 Publisher: Booksurge Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Death, Grief, Bereavement |
| Physical Information: 0.08" H x 6" W x 9" (0.16 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "I Miss Matthew" was written for the young child whose brother or sister has died. Designed to be shared by the grieving child and a caring adult, the book encourages expression of feelings and thoughts related to this devistating loss. Young children can relate to the main character and may even recognize some of their own behaviors unique to the children's grieving process. The book opens up communication which is vital to healing and serves as a gentle guide offering subtle suggestions on how to help the hurting child. "I Miss Matthew", was written by Psychotherapist and Bereavement Specialist Judy Heath and beautifully illustrated by Susan Hanley, each of whom personally lost a child, adding compassion and insight to the pages.The book may be utilized by family members, counselors, educators, pediatricians and others who deal with children and loss. |