Description

Picture book for 4-12 years about child bereavement. To be read by a parent, counsellor, teacher to a bereaved child. Full colour illustrations, and a list of questions at the back of the book to help children heal their grief process using creative activities. Isaac is heartbroken when his best friend Freddie dies. His house freezes, and his red jumper turns grey with grief. His friends try to console him but it's only after Isaac receives a special visit from Freddie that he understands love and friendship last forever, and are alive in spirit. Isaac and the Red Jumper will appeal to anyone who is bereaved, and is looking for a creative way to heal.

Amanda Seyderhelm, BA, PG Diploma Play Therapy is a PTUK Certified Play Therapist and Great Ormond Street Hospital Team Leader and Ambassador. She provides CPD training in the role of therapeutic storytelling in childhood development, which can be used for professional registration requirements across a range of disciplines. Amanda works with children aged 4 to 12 years of age at The Broad Street Practice helping them to deal with trauma, loss, bereavement and change through play therapy.