Bird is Dead - Tiny Fisscher Gebunden

An honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful illustrations by a therapist-turned-artist Bird is Dead uses humor to make death a more approachable topic. Bird is dead. Yesterday he was alive. How do the other birds know? On your back + feet up = dead. Some of the birds cry a little. And that's alright. Crying together can be nice. When it's time to give Bird a funeral they reminisce about him and then have tea with worms (or cake if you don't like worms). In a straightforward but warm way this picture book of collaged birds can facilitate discussions wi th kids about: What happens when someone dies How to understand their feelings of loss and grief How everyone can experience grief differently and have a variety of emotions when something tragic happens Sensitive and humorous Bird is Dead provides kids and adults with a space to talk about death on their own terms.