Year in Review Blog Post

…to reveal complete human and python skeletons! Seeing the bones of humans and animals depicted in this way fostered a feeling of commonality among all of us bone-carrying creatures. Fun…

Michael Rosen's sad book book cover.

A Loving Left With Me: Books About Sadness Blog Post

…primarily about books about death and grief, comfort and advice can be found in books which deal with sadness and loss in a more general way. Books about sadness /goodbyes…

The Scar book cover.

A Loving Left With Me: The Death of a Parent Blog Post

…why someone would commit suicide. Completely non-judgmental. [image_with_animation image_url=”6413″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”] [divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”] This post…

The Sunshine cat book cover.

A Loving Left With Me: The Death of a Pet Blog Post

…Brian Lies. Both literal and metaphorical expressions of anger show the magnitude of Evan’s grief after the death of his (unnamed) dog. Healing comes through time and friends, a re-established…

A Map into the world book cover.

A Loving Left With Me: Undefinable Books Blog Post

…pass, and Ruth dies. Wanting to give comfort and healing, the girl draws a map into the world for Bob, on his driveway. [image_with_animation image_url=”6406″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default”…

Beginnings and endings book cover.

A Loving Left With Me: Non-fiction Blog Post

…Caitlin Doughty, illustrated by Dianné Ruz. Honest and humorous, this is an entertaining look into life after death, including rituals and the decaying process. Although questions may have come from…

Dancing toys.

Anne’s Recipe for Soft Toy Sleepover Success Blog Post

…able to sustain this (and will feel bad because you can’t). [nectar_video_player_self_hosted video_webm=”https://storytimesolidarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Annes-sleepover-video-with-music.mp4″ video_image=”9202″ player_functionality=”default” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” advanced_gradient_display_type=”linear”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”2″ divider_color=”default”] Tips, continued: Find TALL and willing helpers!…

Pansies in rain.

Storytime plan: Gardens and Flowers Blog Post

…the plant life cycle. Credit: SurLaLune Storytime.   There’s also a couple of Ladybird / Ladybug rhymes I have used. Ladybird, ladybird Found online at the Idaho Commission for Libraries….