Missing Mummy: A book about bereavement

Name: Missing Mummy: A book about bereavement
Brand: Recyclivre
Author: Rebecca Cobb
ISBN: 9780230749504

Rebecca Cobb

05/08/2011
Macmillan Children'S Books

NC (0 avis)

Couverture de Missing Mummy: A book about bereavement par Rebecca Cobb

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Biographie de l'auteur

Rebecca Cobb is an exciting new name in children's picture books. Since graduating from Falmouth College of Arts in 2004 she has illustrated for many clients including Guardian Guide, Guardian Weekend magazine, The Independent and Waitrose Food Illustrated. In 2010 Rebecca illustrated THE FERRY BIRDS (Mabecron Books), written by Orange-Prize winner Helen Dunmore, and the pair are currently working on a second collaboration. Rebecca lives in Falmouth and the hugely accomplished MISSING MUMMY is her first picture book for Macmillan. Présentation de l'éditeur

Written and illustrated by a new talent in children s picture books, this extraordinary book deals with the loss of a parent from a child s point of view. Perfectly pitched text and evocative artwork explore the many emotions a bereaved child may experience, from anger to guilt and from sadness to bewilderment. And importantly, the book also focuses on the positive the recognition that the child is still part of a family, and that his memories of his mother are to be treasured.

Beautifully illustrated with moments of wonderful warmth and the gentlest humour, this is a touching, honest and helpful book that approaches a difficult subject with great integrity. Revue de presse 'Missing Mummy says so much in a powerful and visual way - the illustrations speak volumes on their own and the minimal text provides a useful prompt to open up conversations around the many questions children may have when they experience the death of someone important in their life.' --Ann Chalmers, Chief Executive, Child Bereavement Charity'Missing Mummy is a sensitive, moving and beautifully illustrated book which will help children and adults together to share their feelings. It will also be a vital tool for therapists, social workers and foster carers in enabling a child to talk about the death of their mother, or of another significant person.' --Edi Carmi, Independent Child Safeguarding Consultant, Safeguarding First