The Slow Sunset: Helping Little Hearts Cope With Grief, (Paperback)

<p>When someone we love becomes seriously ill, children often experience confusing feelings long before a goodbye happens.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Slow Sunset</strong> is a compassionate children's grief book designed to help young readers understand anticipatory grief and cope with the emotions that come when a parent, grandparent or loved one is living with a serious or terminal illness.</p><p></p><p>Told through the eyes of Shane, a young boy watching his dad slowly change through illness, this gentle story helps children understand that grief can begin before death and that their feelings are valid, normal and important.</p><p></p>This book gently explores: <ul><li>Anticipatory grief and preparing for change</li><li>Big emotions including sadness, anger and confusion</li><li>The impact of illness on the whole family</li><li>Missing the things that used to be normal</li><li>Finding comfort in love, memories and connection</li><li>Understanding that grief can begin before a loss</li></ul><p></p>Children will learn: <ul><li>It is okay to feel worried, sad or angry</li><li>How to talk about difficult emotions</li><li>Ways to stay connected with loved ones during illness</li><li>How memories can bring comfort</li><li>That love remains constant even when circumstances change</li></ul><p></p>Includes The Slow Sunset Toolkit<p>Children will discover simple activities designed to help them process emotions and feel supported, including: </p><ul><li>The Sunset Jar memory activity</li><li>The North Star reflection tool</li><li>Practical coping strategies</li><li>Conversation prompts for families</li><li>Emotional wellbeing exercises</li></ul><p></p>Ideal for: <ul><li>Families facing serious or terminal illness</li><li>Parents supporting a grieving child</li><li>Primary schools and teachers</li><li>School counsellors and therapists</li><li>Bereavement and family support organisations</li><li>Children experiencing anticipatory grief</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>The Slow Sunset</strong> offers comfort, understanding and reassurance for children navigating one of life's most challenging experiences. It reminds young readers that even when life is changing, love remains a constant source of strength and hope.</p><p></p><p><strong>Written by Wayne Hutchinson &amp; Nadeen Swaby of Handle My Affairs</strong></p><p>Helping families navigate grief, loss, bereavement and life's most difficult moments with compassion, understanding and practical support.</p>

• The Slow Sunset: Helping Little Hearts Cope With Grief, (Paperback)
• Author: Wayne Hutchinson
• ISBN: 9798895714003
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-06-01
• Page Count: 80