Author: Anastasia Higginbotham
Plot Summary: Death is Stupid involves a young boy who is struggling with his feelings about death after his grandmother has died. The book begins with examples of the “stupid things” people can say when we lose a loved one, such as: “I know exactly how you feel.” “Don’t cry.” “Just be grateful for the time you had with her.” “She’s in a better place.” The child in the book finds all these comments completely unhelpful. The book points out that we all have our own ways of understanding and dealing with death. But, the book cautions, “beware of the lies”; for example, “She’s only sleeping.” “My gramma isn’t asleep,” the child declares. “She died.” “It takes courage to go on living when the one you love has died, and to accept that death cannot be changed.” the author writes. The author suggests ways to manage our feelings about death and to continue to feel connected to loved ones who are no longer alive. The book is a helpful resource for inspiring conversations, in classrooms or at home, about death’s meaning and role in our lives.
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