Why Do Things Die? by Katie Daynes

A beautiful and gentle look at the circle of life, using Christine Pym's gorgeous illustrations of animal characters to explore the emotions and facts around death, with questions such as:

• Is it ok to talk about dying?
• What happens when someone dies?
• Can I shout and cry and hide away?
• How can I stop feeling sad?

Lift the flaps to discover the answer.

This title covers an extremely tricky topic in a friendly and approachable way.

It fills a very important gap in the market, helping parents and caregivers find the words to explain death and dying to young children.

Winner of the SLA Information Book Award 2021

Recommended for age: 4 years +

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