Why Would Someone Want to Die?

This book opens with an illustrated story about a boy whose father commits suicide, and the feelings that the boy and his mother have about it.

After the story there are discussion sections, activities and further information including:
• The funeral service – what the child should expect
• Reaction to grief – normal reactions and those for concern
• Child’s personal resources - who the child can turn to.

It’s a useful book on a delicate subject and it can help children cope positively with the loss as well as the personal guilt associated with the suicide of a loved one.

56 pages

Age: 4-8