Good for children going through the loss of a parent due to cancer
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A young man who is losing his mother to cancer gets lessons from a monster that helps him through his grief.

The book is for young adults and children, but I'm not sure if the intended audience is mature enough for the subject matter. I couldn't imagine what a child, whose mother had died from cancer would experience while reading this. I don't think it would be something I would recommend. I decided to read this book after hearing all of my (adult) friends rave about it. I had high expectations. I am beyond confused right now. This book was NOT amazing. It was just OK, and that is being generous. I don't understand what everyone is so crazy about. I wasn't impressed with the prose or overly touched by the character's sad story. The tears I shed were purely situational. Cancer is sad, the death of one's mother is sad, but I wasn't crying specifically for Conor or his mother. The pictures were neat, but I'm not reviewing the drawings. This is a book review, and the book just wasn't that great.
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With You provides a wonderful explanation to young children about what it means to lose a loved one, and that although they are not here in body, they are all around us in spirit.  The illustrations enhance the reading experience with beautiful imagery.  I would recommend this book to any family who are grieving, or would like to give an explanation about what happens when someone dies to their children.
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Children experiencing grief is an especially tricky and emotional process. This story explores the questions of Will I forget my loved one? and What do I do with my feelings? It carefully deals with a childs feelings of wanting to remember their loved one but also needing to move on with life. The emotions are raw and deep, but so too is the hope and love. I especially enjoyed the layered and textured illustrations that add an intriguing depth and beauty to the book. Dont miss the helpful afterward by a hospital chaplain that specializes in helping children and families deal with grief. I think this book would be helpful for children and families experiencing a loss.

*I received a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
4302719
This is  very good book for those who have suffered a loss in their life.  Not just death.. but a child moving away, loss of a job, etc.  It looks like a children's book, but I found that it is more meaningful for adults.
2396417
Sweet T and the North Wind would be a great tool for children who are dealing with the illness of a loved one.  Sweet T is a little girl who has a grandmother with dementia.  The book discusses the sadness of the family, especially the grandfather, but also focuses on the glimpses of happiness that are still to be found and treasured.  The magical element to the story is intriguing for young ones and gives children a focus that is not centered around the illness, but on the wonderful times had before the illness started. The message here is that using your imagination to relive the past can make memories feel more alive, something that is vital for children who have a loved one with deteriorating health.
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This book is a vital resource for children aged 5-10years old.  Often when there is a loss in the family, the children are usually the last persons we look to share how they are feeling about the loss.  As adults we try to shelter them and not "upset" them by whispering or not talking about the loved one who died.  This confuses children as they often wonder why everyone is acting so different around them.  This book helps kids to put their very own feelings into words.
2197443
Someone going through the loss of a close loved one found this very comforting.
797289
This book offers hope to one of life's deepest wounds, losing someone you love.  Losing a parent at any age is horribly difficult, but enduring this loss as a child creates a void that makes every day seem impossible.  Writing from her personal experience, Kathleen Fucci beautifully shows how Emily can have hope again. The book points to God's promises in His Word that He will never leave us and He can heal our broken hearts. The simple text, inviting illustrations, and the heartfelt emotion of the story will be a wonderful tool to comfort and reassure children who are dealing with grief. I believe Mrs. Fucci's book will help many children who have suffered loss, as well as parents and caregivers who are searching for ways to open dialogue with children who are grieving.
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Our family loves this book.  I bought it for the 1st time 41/2 years ago when I lost my dad to cancer.  My daughter was almost 3.  It explains death in a way young children can understand.  Just recently I purchased this book for my friend's children that lost their beautiful, young mom to lymphoma.
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I've ordered multiple copies of this book to give to kiddos I work with as a school counselor. When I work with kiddos that have lost someone they love it's nice to be able to actually give them something to use as a tool to get through their grief.
2090918
Children of different ages could understand the lessons in Tear Soup at
their level.  Grief takes different forms and lengths of times of each of
us....
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I bought this for a young lady. She lost one of her favorite teachers and her mother told me she did not want to talk to anyone. So she said maybe I should talk to her. I thought when I see  a child who is sad. I think them talking to someone makes them a bit afraid. so I thought children love to read! so I got this book because it really showed what she was going through that she did not expect  it to happened . I first talked to her mother and asked if I could give the book to her. she said yes. and the young lady was very delightful and she thanked me. and gave me a hug. I said it will be  okay. her mother told me she has been already reading it. I believe because it is written by a theperaphist. it wil give her some comfort instead of her talking to someone if she is not ready,. I am glad I am able to help kids get through the pain.  thank u!
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This is a great book to gently open the topic of loss and grief with a child. My boy/girl 4 year old twins both love this book. There are only a handful of books they ask for and this is one of them. It is a sweet story that does not shy away from the real emotions loss brings. The illustrations are really top-notch. I have recommended this book to others.
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A beautiful story that you'll love to share with your child as it strikes a chord in us all.  The story provides a foundation of comfort by introducing positive ways for your child to recall and retain thoughts and experiences of those they have lost that were close and dear to them.  Be prepared to have a rush of memories of your own!
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I read Why God Why after my Mom's death from cancer. I found it very helpful as I went through the grief process.
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This was given to my brother who lost his daughter in March, at a very young age. I thought he could use this as a guide and reference, for his grieving process and how other fathers have dealt with their loss
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This is a beautifully written book.  It is meant for any child who has experienced the loss of a father either because of separation or death.  Unfortunately, it remains difficult to find children's books about loss -- particularly the loss of a parent.  This book fills that void.  It reminds us that though we may have lost someone special, that person will always remain with us and will always be by our side.  That is a very comforting message for children and also adults.