Granny Mo picture books are here to help answer those BIG questions that children often ask about death and dying and loss. This is why these books are a precious resource for any home, nursery, school library, hospice or bereavement organisation.
Granny Mo – Is Teddy Going To Die?
Jack has a big question about Teddy, which is keeping him wide awake. He wants to know if Teddy is going to die one day, but he’s not sure who to ask about it. This is where Granny Mo comes to the rescue. She knows just what to say and how to say it , so Jack and Teddy can snuggle up together and go to sleep.
Available in paperback and ebook
Granny Mo – Where’s Mummy Gone?
Phoebe is confused and very sad because she doesn’t know where Mummy’s gone. She’s been searching for her, but she can’t find her, and no-one seems to want to tell her where she is. Granny Mo gently explains that Mummy has died and helps Phoebe to understand the grief and loss she is feeling. Then Granny Mo shows Phoebe how she can connect with Mummy just about anywhere, especially in mirrors, puddles, and rainbows.
Available in paperback and ebook
Testimonials
“Is Teddy Going To Die? is the perfect book for prompting discussions around getting old and dying with young children. The conversation between Jack and Granny Mo prompted focused conversations using child friendly language that all the children in my class could relate to. It is a thoughtful and gentle introduction to some big questions.”
Sarah, pre-K Team Leader and Class Teacher.
“We have left it around the children so they can dip in and out with it. It has allowed us to speak to them freely and link in with our current topic where we are talking about life cycles and how our poor caterpillars did not survive. The book is a positive way to help support children’s understanding. An Ofsted inspector was really impressed we are embracing this subject in a natural way to children.”
Charlotte, manager of two Wiltshire pre-schools.
How Granny Mo books can help?
Each Granny Mo story ends with a ‘Let’s Explore’ page which encourages children to ask more questions in their own time if they want to.
These are big issues for a young child to understand, so it’s best to take it at their pace, and answer questions as they arise as honestly as you can.
- Don’t expect to read the book in one sitting.
- If they lose interest, put the book aside for a while.
- Check to see how the child is feeling as they go through the book.
- Sometimes a child may not ask questions for a long time, but they may be thinking about things.
- Support them in knowing it’s okay to feel sad when talking about death and dying.
- Reading this book may also bring up feelings for you as the reader, so take good care of yourself.
- It’s okay if you feel too uncomfortable to read this book with a young child. But see if you can find someone who is willing to do so.
