It Must Hurt a Lot : [A Book about Death, and Learning, and Growing] / [The Story by Doris Sanford & Pictures by Graci Evans]

Sanford, Doris

ISBN 10: 0880701315 / ISBN 13: 9780880701310

Published by Portland, Or. : Multnomah Press, 1985

About this Item

A fine copy in the original colour-pictorial boards. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 32 pages; Describes a boy's reactions of anger, grief, and eventual acceptance when his dog dies. Subjects: Death --Juvenile literature. Grief --Juvenile literature. Loss (Psychology) --Juvenile literature. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 108079

Bibliographic Details

• Title: It Must Hurt a Lot : [A Book about Death, and Learning, and Growing] / [The Story by Doris Sanford & Pictures by Graci Evans]
• Publisher: Portland, Or. : Multnomah Press
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0880701315
• ISBN 13: 9780880701310
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Evans, Graci
• Edition: First Edition.
• Weight: 1 kilogram

About this title

Synopsis

All children experience loss. It is a part of growing up. When Joshua's puppy is killed by a car accident he learns that some surprises come wrapped in the "package" of loss. We encourage adults to talk about these gifts with children. Sensitive, caring adults are made not born. The book is written for children ages 5 - 11 years.

About the Author

Dr. Doris Sanford has worked extensively with children who have experienced trauma and is the author of 30 books for or about the emotional needs of children. She has spoken internationally including multiple TV appearances; provided training for foster parents; served as a consultant to directors of camps for abused children, as well as being on the Board of Directors for, Music For The Soul, a record company providing music for hurting adults and children. The author may be contacted at: doris.e.sanford@gmail.com