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Lifetimes The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children

By Bryan Mellonie

What do plants, animals and people share—and where does each special lifetime lead?

gentle thoughtful reassuring sensitive

Genres

Nature Feelings/Wellbeing Non-fiction

What is Lifetimes The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children about?

Using gentle words and beautiful illustrations, this thoughtful picture book explains the natural cycle of life and death. It introduces children to the beginnings, changes and endings experienced by plants, animals and people. By showing that every living thing has its own special lifetime, the book helps children understand death as part of living. It can support conversations about the loss of a loved one, friend or pet, while encouraging children to remember, ask questions and value the life they share.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1983

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