My favourite book on life and death is "Beginnings and Endings with Lifetime in Between" It explains how all living things have a different lifetime and within their own species, plants, animals and people. Some live for a very short time others live to be very old.
I don't know if it would help relieve anxiety for this littl girl, but to me it is honest and respectful of the living process. I was introduced to it when my brother took his life, it helped me to explain it to my children and even my parents have found it helpful to understand the time they were given with him. Its often in school or kindy libraries, so you could borrow it. Best wishes Megan -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrea Quanchi Sent: Monday, 14 August 2006 9:20 PM To: ozmidwifery Subject: [ozmidwifery] childrens books on grief Dear Andrea and all I am after a suggestions of children's books that would be suitable for a little girl Maya aged 5 whose mother is having a baby this year. Last year her Mum had another baby Jonah who was born prematurely and died aged 10 weeks. They are all still grieving yet excited about having a new baby. Maya has been waiting a long time to have a baby to hold and is displaying anxiety about this baby. She talks openly about Jonah but at the same time became teary. its hard when we cant promise her this baby will be OK. As adults we understand what probably means and the mother is confident that everything is OK but how do you explain that to a 5 year old? I have looked in the birth international catalogue but it is hard to know which ones are good. Any suggestions Andrea Quanchi -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
