The Empty Chair: Helping Little Hearts Cope With Grief, (Paperback)

<p>When a friend dies, the classroom can suddenly feel very different.</p><p>The Empty Chair is a compassionate children's grief book designed to help young readers understand and cope with the death of a friend. Through a gentle story and supportive themes, this book helps children process the confusing feelings that can follow loss.</p><p>Told through the eyes of <strong>Cleo</strong>, a young girl whose friend Leo suddenly dies, the story explores how grief can show up in school, friendships and everyday moments.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Empty Chair gently explores: </strong></p><p>- The sadness and confusion after losing a friend</p><p>- Big feelings like anger, worry and guilt</p><p>- Why grief can feel different for everyone</p><p>- The experience of returning to school after loss</p><p>- How memories help keep someone special close</p><p></p><p><strong>Includes Gentle Memory and Grief Support Ideas for Children</strong></p><p>At the heart of the story is the idea that even when someone is gone, the love and memories they leave behind can help fill the spaces that feel empty.</p><p></p><p><strong>Children will also learn: </strong></p><p>- That there is no "right" way to grieve</p><p>- That feelings can change from day to day</p><p>- That talking about someone who died can help</p><p>- That remembering someone keeps their story alive</p><p></p><p><strong>This makes the book ideal for: </strong></p><p>- Parents supporting a grieving child</p><p>- Primary schools and teachers</p><p>- School counsellors and pastoral staff</p><p>- Child therapists and psychologists</p><p>- Bereavement support groups</p><p>- Children coping with the loss of a friend or classmate</p><p></p><p>The Empty Chair offers reassurance, understanding and hope. Even when someone is no longer sitting beside us, their love and the memories we share can remain part of our story.</p><p></p>

• The Empty Chair: Helping Little Hearts Cope With Grief, (Paperback)
• Author: Wayne Hutchinson
• ISBN: 9798895713686
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-06-01
• Page Count: 84