I MISS YOU A 1ST LOOK AT DEATH

Great for neurodivergent children who need clear explanations. Straightforward but not harsh. Great book, highly recommend.

I read this book to my 6 & 7 year olds on the evening that their grandmother passed away. It took about 1/2 hr to read (instead of approx 5 mins, taking into consideration the amount of text) as it opened up so much discussion. My 6yr old son particularly like the 'what about you?' questions found throughout the text, which allowed him to talk about his own personal feelings and/or experience. He then wanted to reread the book every night for about a week afterwards. I really believe it helped them to both settle that 1st evening, which they might not have been able to do without such a discussion. The book really helps you to expand on the subject of the passing of a loved one, and allows you to put your own personal slant on the subject, whether you are religious or not. I would highly recommend this book to any young family who have recently lost a loved one.

Excelente para trabajar el tema de la muerte con niños pequeños. Tanto en psicoterapia como desde la familia. Fácil de leer, muy claro y abierto a la diversidad religiosa.

As a teacher who often supports children through emotional challenges, I Miss You has been an invaluable tool. It explains death in an honest yet sensitive way, using simple language that young children can understand. The illustrations are comforting, and the book validates a wide range of feelings while reassuring kids that it’s okay to feel confused, sad, or even angry. I’ve shared this book with families after the loss of a loved one, and it’s helped open up healing conversations. A must-have for every school counselor, teacher, or parent navigating grief with a child.

Not a bad book, some more pictures of a funeral would be good so that the child has a better idea about what will happen. We have glued the pages about "souls" together as that is far too abstract for a small child to understand...and I don't personally believe in this!