But What If They Die?

Is your child anxious about death or those around them dying? Then you want to hear more about this book.But What If They Die? is a story about Leo whose mind is spiralling with anxious thoughts that are keeping him awake. He’s worried about his parents dying. Thankfully, his bunny Lola is there to help him with some helpful and funny suggestions.This illustrated children’s book is for highly aware and sensitive children with a big imagination, who are also particularly curious and at times anxious about death and dying. It celebrates feeling all the emotions no matter how uncomfortable they are, without trying to fix or avoid them.But What If They Die? is a book for children who are five years old +. However, it is also a book for adults – parents, carers, therapists, school teachers – as it invites them to navigate this or similar situations by opening up what could feel like daunting conversations in an accessible, fun, mindful and age-appropriate way."In a world where we want to protect children from feeling sad at all costs, we risk not giving them the tools to navigate the fearful feelings about life - and death. Jimena Larraguivel writes with warmth, humour and love as she tackles this fear children face when they think about the death of their parents for the first time. A brave and beautiful book." - SUZY HORTON, CABINET MEMBER FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND EDUCATION, PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL / FORMER TEACHER AND TEACHER EDUCATOR Read more