Tiger Eyes

by | Mar 29, 2015

Tiger Eyes Blume, Judy Order   Reviews Kirkus Blume’s latest novel begins like many of her personalized, single-problem scenarios, with 15-year-old Davey’s father shot to death by robbers at his 7-Eleven store in Atlantic City. Davey can’t...

Puggy Brown Ears’ Purr Song

by | Mar 29, 2015

Puggy Brown Ears’ Purr Song Fausey, Linda.       Description This is a beautifully illustrated story about a cat’s loss of his best cat friend. Reviews Barr-Harris This is a beautifully illustrated book about a cat’s loss of his best cat friend. The...

Child’s View of Grief

by | Mar 29, 2015

Child’s View of Grief Wolfert, Alan D. Order     Description Concise resource for parents of grieving kids explores several key principles for helping children cope with grief. Reviews Amazon Reader Reviews As a teacher I find I am often dealing with...

Beat the Turtle Drum

by | Mar 29, 2015

Beat the Turtle Drum Greene, C. Order     Description Book for children who have lost a sibling. Reviews Kirkus A nice, affecting, clearly remembered family story that shifts gears with a jolt. It starts as a relaxed, first-person narrative, dotted with...

Where the Balloons Go

by | Mar 29, 2015

Where the Balloons Go Coleman, Paul Order   Reviews Amazon Reader Review This book helps young children deal with the death of a grandparent. Very well written and the balloon story is easy for children to...