Eases children’s fears and confusion about cremation, emphasizing that a dead body has no feeling. Suggests ceremonies and memorials for the ashes.

Long-time grief counselor Jessie Flynn has an exceptional ability to communicate clearly with young children at their level of understanding in a way that is sensitive but never patronizing. Her books and activities help children work through their emotions while answering their many questions, encouraging them to express their feelings through coloring and writing exercises, and show ways to remember the person who died.