With a new Foreword by the lead singer of R.E.M., this revised edition of Gootman's helpful guide includes new resources and a new section on losing a friend through violence. Recommended for parents and teachers of teens who have experienced a painful loss. If you are grieving the death of a friend, do something for yourself. Take the time to read this book. It isn't very long-there aren't a lot of words-but you may find the help you need to cope...

A young girl describes her feelings of loneliness, anger, and sadness when someone she loved and shared experiences with is no longer living.

"Gentle and reassuring, What Does Grief Feel Like? shares the many ways people can grieve when a loved one dies and validates children's unique grief experiences. Open-ended questions throughout the book invite children to share what they are thinking, feeling, and going through: What did you feel after your special person died? What happens when your grief gets too big? What do you do in your family and community to help your grief? Dr. Korie Leigh...

Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died.

Examines, in simple text, how to deal with feelings of grief when people or pets die, or when friends move away.

"This book aims to normalize the topic of death by discussing what it means and how it feels to experience loss. It centers around several questions that arise about grief and [offers] honest, simple ways to answer them"--

A girl tells how, after she had a fight with her sister and said something mean, her sister got sick with pneumonia and died, and she describes her feelings of grief, anger, and loss.

A child recounts his special relationships with his grandfather and the difficulty of coping with his death from cancer.

An experienced therapist shares reassuring, age-appropriate counsel about the painful feelings associated with losing a pet, exploring how children who are being introduced to death for the first time can take first steps toward emotional healing.

"Navigating the grief and bereavement process can be a challenging and unpredictable experience, especially for children. Whether it's the loss of a family member, friend, pet, or other loved one, children often don't know how to cope with the complicated and complex emotions that accompany death. Written and illustrated by a therapist (and mother), Andrea Dorn, MSW, When Someone Dies walks children through the bereavement process in a simple, concrete,...