HANDLING LIFE’S BIG QUESTIONS
Goodbye Comet
Grief and loss
Your child helps the main character, Perry, deal with the grief and loss of losing his cockatoo, Comet. Together, they come up with ideas and activities to use in your own specific situation.
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| Hardcover | NZD$46.95 |
| Softcover | NZD$36.95 |
| eBook | NZD$19.95 |
- Free eBook with all hardcover purchases
- Ages 2 — 7
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Hardcover (includes free eBook)
A super sturdy hardcover with thick, child-friendly pages.
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Softcover
A tough, matt laminated softcover with thick, child-friendly pages.
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eBook
A digital download in ePub format, compatible with Mac, PC, smartphones and tablets.
Expert tips
Here are a few ideas from our experts to help smooth the road ahead as you deal with the loss of a loved one.
At the back of each book is a page just for the grown-ups to explain what a child’s needs and concerns may be and practical ideas for you to support them through each situation. With a little extra help during these big moments, a daunting experience can become an empowering one.
Make memories
Help your child make memories of special times they've shared with their loved one. They could draw, paint or print photographs so the memories can always be enjoyed.
Take care of you
Your child will be looking to you for cues about how they should behave. Take good care of your emotional well-being to role model the importance of self-care.
Create a loving environment
Be physically present as much as possible and create a loving, secure environment where your child is around people they trust.
Use simple language
Young children may not understand the concept and permanence of death. Use simple, factual language to satisfy their need for understanding.
You said it yourselves
“This child of mine has always had big feelings ... Luckily, she hasn’t had to say a permanent goodbye yet, but I know when she does, it'll be tough. What an amazing resource to have to help introduce her to the concept and to support us with developing strategies to cope when the time comes.”
Melissa B
Early childhood educator and mum of one
“Goodbye Comet is a relatable and thoughtful story. The text and illustrations are touching and will be a beautiful starting point for discussing loss with small children.”
Sarina Dickson
Co-author of The Worry Bug Project
“Audrey’s book arrived and honestly, it has made such a huge difference to our lives. This might sound weird, but the first time I read it to her I felt her actually just fully relax into me at the end. It was as if she finally felt like all of her feelings were understood. She asked me to read it again, and then again … and then again!”
Amy E
Mum
“Not only do these books give insight around how to talk with your children but they also provide practical ideas around how to support your child's emotions and ways to manage them.”
Abby Linn
Registered Play Specialist, Director of Creative Coping and mum of three
“These books have been a fantastic way to connect with my child, opening up our conversations and allowing us to discuss how we feel or have felt during difficult times.”
Abby Linn
Registered Play Specialist, Director of Creative Coping and mum of three
