Gentle Willow: A Story for Children about Dying » (2nd Edition)

Gentle Willow: A Story for Children About Dying was written for children who may not survive their illness. This comforting story will also help all children to deal with the death of friends, family members, or even pets. It is a loving and tender tale that addresses our feelings of sadness, love, disbelief, and anger. It provides children, and those who read the story with them, a transformational way of viewing death and dying. This profound story is ultimately one of joy and hope. Its message is one readers will not soon forget.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Joyce C. Mills, Ph.D., is a therapist in private practice in Kauai, Hawaii. She specializes in storytelling as a healing process for children and adults. She is the author of Little Tree: A Story for Children with Serious Medical Problems; Cartoon Magic: Using Cartoon Characters to Help Children Solve Their Problems; Sammy the Elephant and Mr. Camel: A Story to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting; and Therapeutic Metaphors for Children and the Child Within.

ILLUSTRATOR BIOGRAPHY: Michael Chesworth is an illustrator and designer who has brought many books to life through his artwork. He is the author/illustrator of Rainy Day Dreams.