Missing Violet
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by Kelly Swemba
A sensitive and poignant story about the loss of a friend and experiencing the different stages of grief.
Life is full of sunshine for inseparable friends Violet and Mia. Until one day, Violet leaves school sick and doesn't get better. Without her best friend, Mia slips into a gloomy existence. As she moves through the stages of grief like the colors of a rainbow, Mia wonders if she will ever feel like herself again. When Mia reaches out to her classmates, she remembers what she loved most about Violet.
"With its hopeful ending and tender examples of emotional processing, this picture book offers young readers an age-appropriate view of grief. . . . A sensitive, feelings-centered story about bereavement from a child's perspective." Kirkus
Topics: | Grief |
ISBN: | 9781506483313 |
Page count: | 32 |
Recommended ages: | Ages 5 through 8 |
Grade level: | Grades PK through 3 |
Printed in: | USA |