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The Burst Balloon: Helping Children Understand Grief and Loss

By Cher Louise Jones

Adjectives

heartfelt comforting insightful

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Jack dearly misses his Grandpa. When a balloon his mother gives him bursts, his sadness deepens. With Grandma's comforting words, Jack learns to say goodbye and realises that his grandfather's memory will always live in his heart. 'The Burst Balloon' is a gentle story that helps young children navigate the feelings of grief and loss.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2022

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