Author(s): Diana Crossley; Kate Sheppard (Illustrator)

Kids' Non-Fiction

Muddles, Puddles and Sunshine offers practical and sensitive support for bereaved children. Beautifully illustrated, it suggests a helpful series of activities and exercises accompanied by the friendly characters of Bee and Bear.

This book offers a structure and an outlet for the many difficult feelings that inevitably follow when someone dies. It aims to help children make sense of their experience by reflecting on the different aspects of their grief, while finding a balance between remembering and having fun. This book is a useful companion, and will become an invaluable keepsake in the years to come. Includes updated Guidelines for Adults and contact details of Winston's Wish.


'Used with a supportive adult this is a useful resource, which when completed will be a wonderful memento that will help the grieving process.'
--Journal of the National Association of Hospital Play Staff
'Sensitively done ... guided by well directed questions.'
--Vivienne Little, Caduceus: Early Years Education