Elke Barber

This is a followup book to "Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute". In this book Alex asks his mom what happened to his daddy's body. It is a year after his father died and he is wondering what happened to his body. In simple words that a child will be able to understand his mother explains about cremation and even lets Alex touch the ashes. Another year passes and Alex, his mother and sister spread his daddy's ashes. He and his sister also get to keep a small amount of ashes in a vial as well as putting some in a pot with dirt and planting a tree. Mommy uses a walk in the woods to explain about disintegration of bodies that get buried and how they will help plants grow. A very tasteful, easy to understand story for young children. This would be a great book for families that have lost a loved one as well as for counselors to use with children.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.… (mer)

It is so sad that this type of book is needed in our world, but unfortunately, life can end unexpectedly and it is so hard for anyone to understand, but especially children.

This is the story of a family that lost their dad at the young age of 34. When Alex and his daddy are having a boys weekend, his father suffers a heart attack. Alex, only 3 years old, goes and finds help. The ambulance arrives and takes his daddy while Alex waits for him back at the campground. When his mommy arrives instead of his daddy he begins to ask questions. His mom answers his questions honestly and in a way that this 3 year old can understand. I loved the follow up explaining that even a year later, he still feels sad and cries sometimes when he misses his dad. This book is so touching. Having lost my own father when I was only 7, I understand how difficult this can be.

What a great book for families to use when they have to explain death to a young child, whether it is a sudden death or one that was expected due to health or age. I know I will be looking for this book if I need to explain death to a young child. Thank you so much Elke Barber for sharing your story and insights.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.… (mer)