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By Joyce C. Mills, PhD
Illustrated by Cary Pillo
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Written for children who may not survive their illness or for the children who know them, the second edition of this tender and touching tale helps address feelings of disbelief, anger, and sadness, along with love and compassion.
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• Full-color illustrations
• 8" x 10"
• 32 pages
• Ages 4–8
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"A beautiful, sensitive and hope-filled metaphor which emphasizes transformation and the healing power of love. I will use it with my child patients and recommend it to their families to read together many times."
—Geraldine Yarne, MD
Connecticut Children's Hospital, Newington, CT
"The tenderness coupled with reality is a unique blend which will comfort all who read this beautiful book."
—Neal G. Sutherland, MD
Director, Mahelona Hospice Service, Mahelona Hospital, and Cancer Care Coordinator, G.N. Wilcox Memorial Hospital, Hawaii
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is a Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, international trainer, and recipient of the Play Therapy International award for a major contribution to the field of Play Therapy and Child Psychology. Author of several books for all ages, she specializes in storytelling as a healing process. Dr. Mills has a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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is the illustrator of several children's books, including A Terrible Thing Happened, Tibby Tried It, and Jenny is Scared: When Sad Things Happen in the World. She lives in Seattle with her family.
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