Remembering Ethan
Ethan. Ethan. Ethan. Sarah misses her adored big brother with all her heart.
She wants to celebrate all the fun times she and her parents spent with him. But ever since Ethan died, Mommy and Daddy won’t mention him. Sarah can’t even say his name without upsetting them. Why don’t they want to remember Ethan? Ethan is gone, but he won’t be forgotten as his sister rallies her family to never forget. Includes a note with recommendations of what to say and how to help children after the death of a loved one.
A tender book to read alongside some useful books about death—such as The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst, The Memory Box: A Book About Grief by Joanna Rowland, and The Invisible String by Patrice Karst—beloved and bestselling author Lesléa Newman offers a tender tribute to a lost family member in this touching story that can help families start to heal.
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Awards
- Notable AwardNotable Award Bank Street College Best Children's Books of 2021
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“A family begins healing following a devastating loss . . . the child has real agency; Sarah effects change in the family dynamic that leads to cathartic healing. The delicate illustrations are expressive and effective. Useful psychologist’s tips in the backmatter guide adults in helping children discuss the death of a family member. Gentle, comforting bibliotherapy.”—Kirkus Reviews
School Library Journal
“Broaching a difficult but important topic, this heartbreaking story takes on a family’s loss in a delicate and relatable way. . . . [T]he work encourages communication and connection in desperate times. . . . This is an important work on mental health, for any collection aimed at early childhood audiences.”—School Library Journal