Goodbye Comet
Learn about death and saying goodbye
About
the book
Key points
For the child
Help your child be ready to handle loss by exploring the concept of death and grieving from the safe environment of storytime.
The story follows the main character, Perry, and his best friend as they deal with the death of a pet cockatoo. They discover how to process emotions, and ease their sadness through ceremony and memory-making.
For the grown-up
Relieve your worries about your child handling big feelings of grief with expert advice at the back of the book, helping you guide them through emotional processing and healing strategies.
Availability
and specifications
Availability
- Across Australia and New Zealand.
- Standard and express delivery options.
- Ebooks avaliable worldwide.
Hardcover (includes free eBook)
- A super sturdy hardcover with thick, child-friendly pages.
Softcover
- A tough, matt laminated softcover with thick, child-friendly pages.
eBook
- A digital download in ePub format, compatible with Mac, PC, smartphones and tablets.
Books in
action
Watch Suzy Cato read ‘Goodbye Comet'
Listen to Hannah talk about handling grief and loss on Feed, Play, Love podcast
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Listen to 'Goodbye Comet' being read for Kinderling Kids' Radio story of the week by author, Hannah Davison.
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Read a review of 'Goodbye Comet' on Bob's Books Blog. "The illustrations are on the nail.
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