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by Suzanne Quinn (Author)
Suzanne Quinn offers a heartfelt and therapeutic story about a young child dealing with the loss of his grandfather in Grandpa Has Gone to Heaven. After his grandfather's death, the boy grapples with the concept of heaven and wonders if Grandpa is coming back. His father explains to him that the angels and God will look after Grandpa now. Through witnessing his parents' stages of grief, and talking about loss at home and at school, the boy processes his feelings and is comforted by knowing his grandfather is in heaven. When a child must confront the difficult subject of death of a family member, Grandpa Has Gone to Heaven offers an invaluable, sensitive and informed tool for a parent to help and support their child through a challenging time.
An educator and a counselor, Suzanne Quinn grew up in Auckland, New Zealand and resides in Australia. Ms. Quinn is currently developing a series of books to help young children better understand the adult world. Grandpa Has Gone to Heaven is the first title in the collection, which includes My Dad Doesn't Live with Me Anymore; My Dad has a New Girlfriend; Mum and Dad Drink Wine; and My Dad Works Long Hours.
