When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death by Laurie Krasny Brown


When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death
Title : When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death
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ISBN : 0316119555
ISBN-10 : 978-0316119559
Language : English
Format Type : and 1 more , School & Library Binding, Paperback
Number of Pages : 32 pages

Straightforward and compassionate, When Dinosaurs Die explains death, dying, and coping with grief and loss in simple and accessible language for young kids and familiesNo one can really understand death, but to children, the passing away of a loved one can be especially perplexing and troublesome This is true whether the loss is a classmate, friend, family member, or pet Here to offer advice and reassurance are the wise dinosaurs from Dinosaurs to the Rescue, Dinosaurs Divorce, Dinosaurs Travel, and Dinosaurs Alive and Well This succinct and thorough guide helps dispel the mystery and negative connotations associated with death This helpful book provides answers to kids most often asked questions and also explores the feelings we may have regarding the death of a loved one, and the ways to remember someone after he or she has diedSatisfying and comprehensive, this indispensable book is a comforting aid to help all children through a difficult time in their lives


When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death Reviews


  • Michelle

    Speedy delivery, we recently lost our newborn son and this book was very helpful for our 3 year old in understanding the loss of his baby brother.

  • Kathleen Cox

    Perfect for young children.

  • Brooklyn Sinclair

    Bought this book for my daughter after my mom passed away. Found it very informative while explaining things in a kid friendly way. Will definitely recommend this to anyone trying to explain death and grief to a child.

  • goodreads Customer

    I ordered this book for a 7 year old girl who lost her mother recently. I wasn't going to read it first but I'm so thankful I did. It covers too many topics all in one book about very heavy subjects. I wasn't happy with many of the images as well. I'm an adult now but I

  • Jilly C

    I found some details a bit mature depending on the child's age, but overall it was good.

  • Jessie Chan

    A little long. maybe for older children. not toddlers.

  • Julie Puddell

    Good facts and explanations but not for kids under 8. Very informative and simply written but discusses complex things like cremation.

  • lavender75

    Appropriate for younger children experiencing the death and loss of a family member or friend.