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Let's Talk About When Someone Dies

By Molly Potter

When someone dies, why do feelings change—and can remembering help children cope?

gentle · honest · reassuring · supportive

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing Non-fiction Health/Lifestyle

What is Let's Talk About When Someone Dies about?

When someone dies, children may experience many different feelings and have lots of questions. This gentle picture book explains death and bereavement in clear, honest language, helping children understand what happens and why people die. It explores how grief can affect thoughts, emotions and behaviour, while offering reassurance that everyone responds differently. Warm illustrations and simple guidance provide a supportive starting point for conversations with parents, carers and other trusted adults about loss, remembrance and finding ways to cope.

About the author

Molly Potter is a well-known author and former teacher who writes helpful and fun books for children. She is famous for her book 'How Are You Feeling Today?', which helps kids understand their emotions. Molly enjoys making tricky topics easier to talk about, and her books often include colourful pictures and practical advice.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2026

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