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Lifetimes (Paperback)

by Bryan Mellonie (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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A pet . . . a friend . . . or a relative dies, and it must be explained to a child. This sensitive book is a useful tool in explaining to children that death is a part of life and that, eventually, all living things reach the end of their own special lifetimes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A book about life that helps explain death, Jul 19 2004
By Allison D "Allison D" (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
I heard about this book and decided to take a look before I needed it. I know that eventually my child will start asking questions about death, and I'd like to know what resources are available. I was particularly drawn to this title because it can be tailored to a variety of religious belief systems. I disagree with a previous poster who stated that this book teaches that there is no afterlife. The way I read it, the book doesn't take a stand either way. Being "alive" on earth is not the same thing as "eternal life" in the religions I am familiar with. No religion I know of denies that earthly bodies are alive and then they die.

I like the fact that this book compares all types of organisms from plants to animals to people. The concept of a life span ties it all together. What is "in between" the beginning and ending of a life is living. I appreciate that this book emphasizes the in between, and therefore strikes a positive note.

I would caution against using this book as a regular picture book for toddlers and older preschoolers because it may actually introduce the idea of death before a child is able to comprehend the explanation. However, I think it's an excellent choice for a child who is asking about death or who has recently experienced the loss of a pet, friend, or relative.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A defining book., Jan 4 2004
By J. Hazel (United States) - See all my reviews
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This book would be effective for grief therapy and for teaching about life cycles. It specifically answers the question: What is a lifetime?

My daughter, age 4, had a lot of questions about death. She was most especially interested in finding out when her "dying day" would be. This book seemed to help her understand that everyone's lifetime is special to them. I wanted her to understand that because someone else died it doesn't mean her death is imminent. A common fear among the young.

An exquisitely illustrated and plainly written book, it speaks clearly to the children about a complicated subject. I highly recommend it for all home and school libraries for ages three and up. It should be used as part of a comprehensive set of books on biological and familial concepts as it is not meant to answer all of a child's questions on life cycles, grief, death or dying.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lifetimes: Not ONLY about death, Nov 21 2003
By Jeff Haverlack (La Center, WA United States) - See all my reviews
After losing my wife (33 years old) two years ago, this was one of the books that was recommended to me .... and I am glad I took the recommendation. This is a GREAT book for explaining the subject of lifetimes to children, especially in the 3-5 year old range.

What is great about this book and something I didn't realize at the time was that lifetimes didn't have to only related to death of people. EVERYTHING has a lifetime and it has helped my daughter in many ways. A couple months ago, when my daughter's balloon popped and she was very sad, she said "Dad, I guess my balloon's lifetime is over", and then she went to throw it away. She was sad but understood the concept that all things, living and unliving, have a lifetime. We still use the concepts today on a regular basis, and she still likes to read the book as well.

HIGHLY recommended, even for those children that haven't had to deal with true loss or death yet ... at least in my opinion.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lifetimes: Healing for Children and Adults
I have a fairly extensive collection of books about death and grieving for "my" children, which we have used for the loss of
family, friends and pets. Read more
Published on Jan 1 2003 by M. Rosenthal

4.0 out of 5 stars Effective book for discussing physical death with a child
As a public school librarian, I would say that "Lifetimes" is an effective picture book for an adult to share with a child (or children) in dealing with the subject of death... Read more
Published on Mar 9 2002 by Volkert Volkersz

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book
This book was of a great help explaining the death of our children's papa. All creatures/things have a life cycle. The illustrations were beautiful. Read more
Published on Jul 31 2000 by M. Miron

3.0 out of 5 stars Lifetimes, The beautiful way to explain death to children
This book is direct in its approach to addressing life and death. It is very matter of fact. As I read and re-read this book, I had an empty feeling. Read more
Published on Jul 11 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars A "matter-of-fact" book about lifetimes and death.
This book is beautifully illustrated, and it explains the facts of life and death in a very direct and unsentimental way: all creatures have a lifetime, then they die. Read more
Published on May 16 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars We Love It!
This book is wonderful for small children. I purchased it for my children (ages 7 and 5) when we found out that their great grandmother was dying. Read more
Published on Jan 22 2000 by Niki Barron

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for explaining death to children.
Excellent picture book that explains the lifetimes of animals, plants, and people. It talks about the usual lifetime, but also explains that some lifetimes are shorter due to... Read more
Published on Jul 14 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible way to explain death to children!!
I am a social worker for a child development program. A father of two of the children was killed in an auto accident. I was recommended this book by a co-worker. Read more
Published on Jan 13 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars How can you heal a grieving child's loss?
Lifetimes is a gently beautiful introduction to death and grief for young children. Ingpen and Mellonie show death as a natural part of the process of living for all creatures... Read more
Published on Oct 17 1997

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