Zara's Big Messy Goodbye (The \ by Rebekah Borucki


Zara's Big Messy Goodbye (The \
Title : Zara's Big Messy Goodbye (The \
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ISBN : -
Language : English
Format Type : Kindle Edition
Number of Pages : 26
Publication : Published April 5, 2021

"This delightful book opens a door for the healing conversations around grief and loss that our families and communities so urgently need right now. Zara shows readers how to use simple tools to foster understanding and acceptance for all the ways we experience and express being human.” - Tembi Locke, Author of NYT Bestselling book FROM SCRATCH, Producer, Actress, and Advocate Grief looks different for everyone, and that's okay. After seven-year-old Zara experiences a death in her family, she learns that being sad can look different for different people. With her Mama's help, Zara also learns a way to find comfort when big messy goodbyes feel too big and messy. Written by mother-of-five and meditation guide Rebekah Borucki, Zara's Big Messy Goodbye teaches children how to recognize and accept their grief while also showing them how to accept the way others grieve. And though this story deals with the loss of a beloved family member, it is appropriate for teaching children about all kinds of loss, like a broken friendship or a separation caused by moving to a new home or school. Grief and trauma therapist Gina Moffa, LCSW, will also be your guide. You'll find a section for parents, teachers, and caregivers at the back of the book, which offers you several exercises to use to work through grief together.

Zara's Big Messy Goodbye (The \ Reviews

  • Ariane Laxo

    A gentle way to teach kids about grief

    When a 7-year-old learns that her Aunt has died, she goes through complex feelings of grief. Well here is a children's book that made me cry, for I could relate to the emotions of the little protagonist - and to the tools offered in the book (both the story itself and the afterward) as ones that have been useful for my own processing of grief.

    If you're looking for stories with Black main characters, stories with complex topics, stories written by Black authors, or stories to help kids learn healthy habits to help them process difficult and big feelings, the Zara books are a great addition to your bookshelves.

  • Cindy Ninni Ninni<span class=

    This is a wonderful book that teaches children and adults how important it is to share special memories of a loved one who passed away.
    I’m doing so, it helps in the healing process.
    It also shows adults that by talking about your feelings with your children helps them understand their own feelings.
    The added fact sheets about what grief looks like in children is very helpful.
    The diversity of the family is a nice added touch.

  • Emelita Vargas-Anderson<span class=

    Great book! Thank you for writing this.

    Thank you for writing this, it would help people who are going through the same situation and would have no idea how they should I deal with it. It’s not an easy emotion to process, yet there are helpful ways to recover. I am sure it helps children who are going through it.

  • Michelle Feeney

    Zara did it again! Love ❤️

    I’m crying writing this. I was there right along with Zara and her family sharing in the ups and downs of the loss of their sweet Aunt Molly. Thank you Bex for creating such beautiful books for our children and families! 🙏

  • Nate K

    Lovely

    Definitely a wonderful book to share with little ones about big feelings like grief and handling those emotions. Good for kids and adults! ❤️