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My Life with Losing a Parent

Mari Schuh author Alice Larsson illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Amicus Ink

Published:1st Nov '25

Should be back in stock very soon

My Life with Losing a Parent cover

Meet Scarlett! She likes to ride bike, read, and play outside. Her dad died when she was young. Scarlett is real and so are her experiences with grief. Learn what it's like when a parent dies in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. With the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh, Scarlett sheds light on how her family grieved and what it's like to live without her dad.

Scarlett's story is augmented by colourful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with people who have a lost a loved one. 

ISBN: 9781681529769

Dimensions: 210mm x 234mm x 8mm

Weight: 120g

24 pages