TARGET:ELEM:Readaloud about death of parent

[Shayne Russell <srussell@VOICENET.COM>]

I'm sure someone can help me!  A concerned 6th grade teacher came to me
today for a recommendation of a book she can read to her class.  One of her
student's fathers passed away this week and she is looking for a story to
read to the rest of the class to help them understand what he is feeling at
this time.  I would think maybe even a picture book-- something that could
help introduce the issue and begin a discussion.  I'm sure, sadly, this is
not an uncommon request, but this is just my second year and it's a first
for me.  I felt terrible that I didn't have a suggestion for her right off
the top of my head.  Any ideas?

Shayne Russell
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Shayne Russell
Educational Media Specialist & KidsConnect Volunteer
Mt. Laurel Hartford School
Mt. Laurel, NJ
srussell@voicenet.com
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