Sammy in the Sky

Sammy in the Sky

Title: Sammy in the Sky
Author: Barbara Walsh
Illustrator: Jamie Wyeth
Publisher: Candlewick (2012)
ISBN: 9780763649272
 
“All I knew was that I loved Sammy and Sammy loved me.” Sammy was “the best hound dog in the whole world” to his family, especially a young girl. When he becomes ill and eventually dies the girl’s mother helps her prepare for what will happen next. “When he leaves, his body will be like an empty shell, but his spirit will be everywhere… All the good things about Sammy, like his love for you, will be yours to keep forever.” The family keep his memory alive and process their grief by celebrating his love of wind-blown bubbles, keeping guard and having his tummy scratched.
A wonderful collection of picture books that promote empathy, compassion and acceptance to ourselves and others.
For children suffering from anxiety reading about characters experiencing similar issues helps them to verbalise their worries and understand they are not alone.
Explaining death and loss to children is a difficult task. These picture books will help open a dialogue and support children on the difficult topic of death and bereavement.
These picture books encourage children to share & cooperate with others. They offer strategies on how to work towards peaceful and good-natured friendships.
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Candlewick: Q & A with Barbara Walsh
Child Bereavement UK: Supporting Families and Educating Professionals 
Child Development Institute: How to Talk to Kids About Death
Barbara Walsh Official Website
Barbara Walsh Facebook
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