"Why do people die?" "Why is it that when a man dies, he will never be seen again?" With the Qingming Festival approaching, parents will inevitably encounter their children's questions about the topic of death. How to make children understand death is not a small problem for parents and children. It is advisable to start from these life education picture books and explain the meaning of "life" and "death" to children from another perspective.
01
"Grandpa Becomes a Ghost"
Author: Kim Fuperz Axon Wen / Eva Eriksson Figure
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Grandpa fell on the street due to a heart attack, Mom said Grandpa turned into an angel, Dad said Grandpa turned into dirt. On the night of Grandpa's burial, a sad Aspen saw Grandpa sitting on the closet of the room, and Grandpa returned as a ghost!
The book says that the reason why a person comes back after death is because he forgot to do something. Aspen accompanied Grandpa in search of the forgotten thing he had done. The floodgates of memory thus opened, and the tide of the past surrounded them. Affection is a seed, planted in the heart of Esben, germinating, rooting, flowering, and bearing fruit.
02
"Badger's Gift"
Author: Susan Wallace
The wise badger left his body and all his animal friends, although he had often told his friends before he died that he had only reached the other end of the tunnel, and that everyone should not feel sorry for him. However, it is really sad for everyone to not have badgers in the cold winter.
It was not until the arrival of spring that all the animals gathered together to remember the badger, talking about the badger's previous relationship with everyone, and everyone's sadness slowly subsided, because although the badger was gone forever, the "gift" he left behind was like a mineral deposit, always helping the needy.
03
"I Love You Forever"
Author: Wilhan
The story revolves around a boy and a dog. The boy looked at his dog, Aya, who was getting older day by day, but couldn't help. Fortunately, every night before the boy went to sleep, he always remembered to say to Aya, "I love you forever."
For children, pets are their best friends, and losing them will make children very sad. Therefore, accompanying them to read picture books about pet deaths can help them deal with the way other children, learn to follow the same way, and vent their pain. The book also teaches children to express their love and affection to their loved ones in time, so that there will be no regrets when the farewell comes.
04
"The Cat Who Lived 1 Million Times"
Author: Yoko Sano
There was a cat that didn't die for 1 million years, it died 1 million times, it lived 1 million times, 1 million people cried when it died, but it didn't cry even once. Until one day, it turned into a wild cat that belonged only to itself, fell in love with a beautiful white cat, and for the first time knew why it lived... It is better to live for 1 million years without emotion than to live once with love in your heart.
Love is not only taking, but also giving and giving; a loving life is complete and happy, even if it is short.
05
"A Leaf Falls"
Author: Bascaria
Through the story of a leaf going through four seasons, it shows the course of life and explains the value of life. The text is simple and kind, the meaning is deep and long, the picture is fresh and concise, and it is suitable for teaching materials for life education.
Coupled with photos and paintings that express the changes of the four seasons, it creates a warm mood. This thought-provoking fairy tale fable is warm, concise, and full of wisdom, and has always deeply touched adults and children.
06
"When the Duck Meets death"
By Wolf Ebruch
It tells the story of a carefree duck who meets the famous Grim Reaper! What does the appearance of death foreshadow? What does it feel like to be out of this world? If Death were standing in front of you, how would you react? A story of life and death dialogue, a warm and touching life course.
The author shows the difficult to face the topic of death in people's lives, through witty and humorous stories, so that readers can learn to accept, think and bravely face the word "death" through the experience of facing death with ducks.
07
"Happy Birthday to You"
Author: Fang Suzhen
This is a book based on real life, but the author tells the story with a feeling of "mourning but not hurting". As the introduction said, illness and death are an experience that can become a beautiful life, and can also make life more colorful, the key is how to face it.
08
The Stone Lion
Author: Margaret Wilder / Litva Woodilla
The story revolves around the "resurrection" of the stone lion, explains the true value and meaning of life, and praises the life of the protagonist stone lion. The stone lion has only one chance to be resurrected, and the short resurrection can only do one thing, whether to run and jump in the streets and woods it has longed for for a long time and enjoy itself, or to stand up and save people from water and fire when others are in danger? The stone lion chose the latter...
It is a great fable, and the story of the stone lion is the epitome of a human life. Although the length is short, the plot is ups and downs, the image portrayal is exquisite, the story is deeply moving, the emotions are full of emotions, and it is a picture book full of passion, strength, rhythm and atmosphere.
09
Andrea's Wish
Author: Babulin Linde Green Wen / Eva Eriksson Figure
Andre was sent to an orphanage because his mother "disappeared". Andrea's mother was very beautiful, with a small clip pinned to her head and a blue dress. Whenever he thought about this, Andrei was very sad, and he decided to go to his mother with his little friend Uwa.
In Andrey's heart, his mother will always be with him, and his mother's love will always follow him, because of loss, he will know how to cherish more.
10
"Little Scars"
Author: Charlotte Mondlik Wen / Olivier Tallek Figure
In the process of children's growth, there are all kinds of scars, and the most painful is the departure of relatives. The book's red-based painting style delicately conveys the boy's sensitive emotions and moves everyone.
In the face of the departure of relatives, the psychological changes of children are difficult for adults to understand. This picture book may help adults understand the child's mind at this time.
●Conclusion ●
Life education is more than that
Unveiling the veil of life and death
It's better and happier
Enjoy the beauty of life
As a teacher and parent
We need to
Guide children to cherish life and learn to protect
Let every life be its best version
Source: River of Education
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