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Susan Varley's book Badger's Parting Gifts is an iconic story that has helped lots of families to talk about grief ❤️

Here, Susan reflects on the book and shares how she hopes it can support people through difficult times: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2019/march/i-just-hope-that-it-can-help-susan-varley-on-her-iconic-book-about-grief-badgers-parting-gifts/ #NationalDayOfReflection

We're giving you the chance to win a copy of The Hare-Shaped Hole, a beautiful and sensitive story that could help you explore loss with your children.

Head this way to find out more about the book and enter our competition: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/competitions/win-one-of-five-copies-of-the-hare-shaped-hole/ #NationalDayOfReflection

Teenagers can find it difficult to talk to adults about how they're feeling, but books could be a big help.

Check out our recommended reads for teenagers experiencing grief here: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/g/grief-and-loss-teen/ #NationalDayOfReflection

Pic: Sarah Creech

'Picture books offer such a unique opportunity to present an idea or topic to someone in a safe, clear way.'

On the #NationalDayOfReflection, check out this piece from @[email protected] about how pictures can help children explore difficult emotions: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2019/july/sometimes-being-a-person-is-hard-how-books-can-help-children-explore-grief-and-loss/

It's the #NationalDayOfReflection, but it can be really tricky to talk about grief with children.

We've put together a list of books for children aged 9-12 that might help them explore these feelings: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/g/grief-and-loss-9-12/

Pic: Saara Katariina Söderlund

On the #NationalDayOfReflection, we're looking back to lockdown - and how the brilliant people at @[email protected] got our books and resources out to families!

Since then, the partnership has made a huge difference to lots of children... find out how here: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2023/march/booktrusts-partners-were-advocates-for-them-and-theyre-advocates-for-us.-thats-what-a-true-partnership-should-be/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=so5-2023&utm_content=hackney-playbus-230323

'Stories offer one of the most effective forms of help for children living through a difficult time.'

On the #NationalDayOfReflection, we're returning to this special piece from Anne Fine about how books can support children facing bereavement: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2022/february/in-painful-times-books-can-be-the-greatest-comfort-anne-fine-on-how-reading-can-help-children-cope-with-feelings-of-grief/

It's the #NationalDayOfReflection, and there are some really special books out there that could help you talk about grief with young children.

Take a look at our recommendations here: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/g/grief-and-loss-5-8-year-olds/

Pic: Hannah Coulson

Today is the #NationalDayOfReflection, set up by @[email protected] to commemorate the first day of lockdown.

It's a chance to speak to children about loss and grief, so we'd love to hear your recommendations of books that could help to do that ❤️

It's the #NationalDayOfReflection, and our #BookOfTheDay could help you talk about illness and bereavement with young children.

#WhenImGone by Marguerite McLaren and @[email protected] is kind, gentle, practical and sensitive: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book/w/when-im-gone/ @[email protected]