Where are you Lydie?

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"Where are You Lydie?" is a beautifully illustrated exploration of the death of a sibling for children of all ages. The matter of fact conversations which touch on profound issues and then bounce back to "What's for tea?", so typical of children, are beautifully captured and provide a safe and inspiring space for children and adults alike to explore bereavement. Sands is delighted to recommend this special book, which will support families experiencing bereavement of any type and will have an extra special place for those families who have lost a baby before, during or shortly after birth." Jen Coates, Director of Bereavement Support, Sands UK..."A beautifully illustrated storybook for children who have been affected by the loss of a sibling. It's an honest, sensitive and comforting story about two brothers trying to decide what to do, on what would have been their sister Lydie's first birthday. A beautiful, engaging and sensitive book, to help make something so hard to talk to children about a little easier - and which would bring comfort to adults reading it too." The Miscarriage Association..."Warm and beautifully illustrated picture book for children about sibling loss and bereavement to support families through the grief of baby loss." Child Bereavement UK... "A beautiful and engaging children's grief book honouring her daughter Lydie and her family's bereavement journey through the eyes of her young sons, George and Henry. The sweet, hand-drawn illustrations and innocent conversations between brothers George and Henry give this charming book a platform to explore the thoughts, questions, and concerns of young grieving hearts. Where are you Lydie? Can young George fly up in a rocket to see her? Is she a special kind of fairy in a beautiful magic land? Is she a little angel up in the stars? Brothers George and Henry share that Lydie is gone. She died. Daddy always says, "Lydie isn't here, but she is still part of our family." And Mummy says, "Lydie will always be your big sister Henry and your little sister George. She will live in our hearts forever. "I look forward to sharing "Where are you Lydie?" in my children's grief group and using it as a platform for discussions, as well as fun and creative activities, like planning a "super-duper" birthday party for our loved ones who have died. I am delighted to recommend this special book, which will undoubtedly provide tender support and hope for bereaved families navigating loss of a loved one, especially those families who have lost a baby." Suzanne Tovey, Child Life Grief Notes (USA) Child life specialist, certified Child and Adolescent Grief Counsellor, Hospice and Paediatric palliative care volunteer.... "Where Are You Lydie? is a beautiful book which talks directly to children to let them know it's ok to be happy, and enjoy yourself, even though you're sad that your sister has died. That grief and joy can co-exist is such a profound truth, difficult enough for adults to grasp, but Emma Poore makes it so easy to understand. The story starts with George and Henry, who are Emma's sons, feeling really sad because it's their sister Lydie's birthday and she isn't with them because she has died. They wonder where she can be, and who is looking after her, and then they start to organise a party, with balloons and a card and a cake and a picnic. The boys end up knowing that Lydie's birthday is an occasion for celebration despite the sadness and, along the way, they also learn that Lydie will always be a part of their family and they will always be her brothers. I'm just looking through the book now and the illustrations are wonderful. They're bright and colourful and interesting and quirky, full of things children love like super-heroes, rocket ships, stars, balloons and cake. Lydie is here too, a happy smiling little girl who is very much part of the day's events. I like the way the text is laid out too; not too many words on a page and with all the important words emphasised in bold type. It's a book which will easily capture and retain a child's interest. As a bereaved mum myself, who now works as a volunteer to help other bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents, I can see how much this book will help young siblings to try and make sense of the enormous loss they have suffered. In fact it would help them to deal with any significant loss. For myself it's something to read to my grandchildren who never knew their auntie but are always part of our celebrations when we mark her birthday every year. I would recommend it to anyone who is trying to help children who are grieving." Mary, volunteer at The Compassionate Friends
 
"Where are You Lydie?" is a beautifully illustrated exploration of the death of a sibling for children of all ages. The matter of fact conversations which touch on profound issues and then bounce back to "What's for tea?", so typical of children, are beautifully captured and provide a safe and inspiring space for children and adults alike to explore bereavement. Sands is delighted to recommend this special book, which will support families experiencing bereavement of any type and will have an extra special place for those families who have lost a baby before, during or shortly after birth." Jen Coates, Director of Bereavement Support, Sands UK..."A beautifully illustrated storybook for children who have been affected by the loss of a sibling. It's an honest, sensitive and comforting story about two brothers trying to decide what to do, on what would have been their sister Lydie's first birthday. A beautiful, engaging and sensitive book, to help make something so hard to talk to children about a little easier - and which would bring comfort to adults reading it too." The Miscarriage Association..."Warm and beautifully illustrated picture book for children about sibling loss and bereavement to support families through the grief of baby loss." Child Bereavement UK... "A beautiful and engaging children's grief book honouring her daughter Lydie and her family's bereavement journey through the eyes of her young sons, George and Henry. The sweet, hand-drawn illustrations and innocent conversations between brothers George and Henry give this charming book a platform to explore the thoughts, questions, and concerns of young grieving hearts. Where are you Lydie? Can young George fly up in a rocket to see her? Is she a special kind of fairy in a beautiful magic land? Is she a little angel up in the stars? Brothers George and Henry share that Lydie is gone. She died. Daddy always says, "Lydie isn't here, but she is still part of our family." And Mummy says, "Lydie will always be your big sister Henry and your little sister George. She will live in our hearts forever. "I look forward to sharing "Where are you Lydie?" in my children's grief group and using it as a platform for discussions, as well as fun and creative activities, like planning a "super-duper" birthday party for our loved ones who have died. I am delighted to recommend this special book, which will undoubtedly provide tender support and hope for bereaved families navigating loss of a loved one, especially those families who have lost a baby." Suzanne Tovey, Child Life Grief Notes (USA) Child life specialist, certified Child and Adolescent Grief Counsellor, Hospice and Paediatric palliative care volunteer.... "Where Are You Lydie? is a beautiful book which talks directly to children to let them know it's ok to be happy, and enjoy yourself, even though you're sad that your sister has died. That grief and joy can co-exist is such a profound truth, difficult enough for adults to grasp, but Emma Poore makes it so easy to understand. The story starts with George and Henry, who are Emma's sons, feeling really sad because it's their sister Lydie's birthday and she isn't with them because she has died. They wonder where she can be, and who is looking after her, and then they start to organise a party, with balloons and a card and a cake and a picnic. The boys end up knowing that Lydie's birthday is an occasion for celebration despite the sadness and, along the way, they also learn that Lydie will always be a part of their family and they will always be her brothers. I'm just looking through the book now and the illustrations are wonderful. They're bright and colourful and interesting and quirky, full of things children love like super-heroes, rocket ships, stars, balloons and cake. Lydie is here too, a happy smiling little girl who is very much part of the day's events. I like the way the text is laid out too; not too many words on a page and with all the important words emphasised in bold type. It's a book which will easily capture and retain a child's interest. As a bereaved mum myself, who now works as a volunteer to help other bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents, I can see how much this book will help young siblings to try and make sense of the enormous loss they have suffered. In fact it would help them to deal with any significant loss. For myself it's something to read to my grandchildren who never knew their auntie but are always part of our celebrations when we mark her birthday every year. I would recommend it to anyone who is trying to help children who are grieving." Mary, volunteer at The Compassionate Friends