The Sadness Hole: Coping with Loss

Age range 4-8

Harry’s pet chick Pippi dies. With the help of his grandmother, he buries Pippi. While he is crying, she helps him understand his feelings of sadness and the pain from the sadness hole in his heart. Harry is glad his grandmother understands how he feels, and he knows Pippi will always be in his memories. Story concepts include coping with loss and understanding different emotions.

The stories in this series help children to make good decisions based on an understanding of themselves and others.