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Book synopsis

Shadow is a children's picture story about the death/loss of a pet dog named Shadow, and how it affects both children and adults. Emphasis is how it affects a child or children as this is often the first time they learn about death, the death of a dear pet is palpable, and how to help a child or children cope. Grief is real and it is hard for children to cope as they have nothing in which to compare this new loss, thus the focus is on how it affects children and how to help them cope using strategies such as talking about the loss, drawing pictures of their pet, lots of hugs and love, and possibly plant a new tree or flower in memory of the lost pet. This story helps children know that grief is normal and they are not alone in the dealing with and healing process of this type of grief. In the back section of the story are parental tips on knowing how to help your child and yourself. Learning about grief and/or pet loss is essential for social development in all children. Children are better able to understand the grief process when the time comes for a relative to pass away. This concept and principles can be taught at an early age in situations where a child's best friend has a pet pass away or a family member. 

Book Awards

Beyond Boundaries - Winner 2025

Book Excellence Awards - Winner 2025

Pinnacle Winter Book Awards - Winner 2025

IAN Book of the Year 2025 - Animals/Pets/Nature

Book details

Book category Books in German Kinder- und Jugendbücher Sachbücher / Sachbilderbücher Tiere, Pflanzen, Natur, Umwelt

• Full title: Shadow
• Author: Michael Schmidt
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36
• EAN: 9798990326255
• ID: 48058218
• Publisher: M. Schmidt Productions
• Weight: 109 g
• Dimensions: 279 × 216 × 2 mm
• Date of publishing: 16. February 2025

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