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Your task is to create a book aimed at a child that will help them understand and come to terms with the idea of death. It could include all sorts of different things and you’re encouraged to be creative in putting this together!

For ideas about themes think back to the books we looked at in class:

• Drop Dead: Looked at the idea that granny and grandpa have had a good life and are ready to die and that we shouldn’t be too sad about it.
• Mog: The idea that the spirit of someone who is gone might still be around for a bit to help us out.
• Always and Forever: Looked at grieving, but then moving on to remember the person who has died positively.
• The Sad Book: Tried to explain how he was feeling about the death of his son so that other people might know how to treat him.
• You might have ideas of your own. You could use animals, humans, or a combination of both!

I’d like it to be illustrated in some way (you can use pictures from the internet or photos if you want to) and produced to the best of your ability. The main thing I am looking for is effort in producing a good story with your best presentation.

It would also be great if you could explore one or more of these feelings that many bereaved people feel:

• I’m scared I’ll forget them.
• I don’t like leaving home in case my Dad gets upset.
• Everyone seems to be hiding things from me-I don’t understand what’s going on.
• I never had the chance to say goodbye.
• No one knows how I feel.

Remember: Just because this is about a sad topic doesn’t mean this has to be a sad book. It can be funny, but make sure it is sensitive to the subject.

I might include photos of some of the best ones on this website!

Good luck! As always leave a comment if you have any questions…

Deadlines:
Forms O & M – Friday 26th November
Forms L & T – Friday 3rd December