Missing Mummy | A Book About Bereavement | Rebecca Cobb
By: Rebecca Cobb (Author & Illustrator) About the Book
Written and illustrated by the talented and award-winning author-illustrator Rebecca Cobb, this extraordinary book deals with the loss of a parent from a child's point of view. Perfectly pitched text and evocative artwork explore the many emotions a bereaved child may experience — from anger to guilt, from sadness to bewilderment. Importantly, the book also focuses on the positive: the recognition that the child is still part of a family, and that memories of a much-loved parent are to be treasured. Written with the guidance and support of a child bereavement charity, Missing Mummy is beautifully illustrated with moments of wonderful warmth and the gentlest humour, approaching a difficult subject with great honesty and integrity. What's Inside
- A 32-page full-colour picture book, gently written and illustrated for young children
- Simple, first-person text designed to be read aloud and to open up conversation
- Illustrations that carry as much of the emotional story as the words themselves Who It's For
Ideal for children navigating the loss of a parent, and for the parents, caregivers, teachers, and counsellors supporting them — a gentle starting point for conversations that are often difficult to begin. About the Author
Rebecca Cobb is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's picture books, based in Cornwall, UK. Since graduating from Falmouth College of Arts in 2004, she has illustrated for numerous publications and collaborated with well-known authors including Julia Donaldson and Orange Prize-winner Helen Dunmore. Missing Mummy, published in 2011, was Rebecca's debut solo project as both author and illustrator, and was shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. She went on to win the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Picture Books in 2013. Publisher
Macmillan Children's Books Disclaimer
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