Heart-Shaped Pickles

Heart-Shaped Pickles:
Gentle Grief Support for Kids and Grownups
 

By Karla Wheeler
Illustrated by Jenny Lee Wheeler

Includes “8 Things Kids Can Teach Grownups About Grief”

2003 • 36 pp
Paperback • ISBN: 0 9675532 2 9 • $4.95
[$5.95 in Canada] • Hospice Price $1.49

Heart-Shaped Pickles is quickly becoming a “must have” resource for children’s grief counselors across North America. This heartwarming book tells the true story of a little girl named Jenny who loves to play giggle games with her grandfathers. But when both grandpas die just four weeks apart, Jenny is very sad. She feels even worse when she sees the enormous grief her mom and dad are experiencing. Jenny’s loving connection to her grandpas continues through her childlike discovery of heart shapes all around her. Will Mom and Dad be able to feel the ongoing love of the grandfathers, too? This story will touch the hearts of bereaved readers of all ages.
 

Here's what one grief professional has to say:

"Everyone on the team of our children's program loves Heart-Shaped Pickles. The book is uplifting, cost effective, and exactly what we were looking for to share with children attending our summer bereavement camp. The book was a big hit at our camp. All the kids loved Heart-Shaped Pickles and were excited about taking a copy home to share with their families. It was absolutely perfect for us and provided an excellent transition into the remembering activities portion of our camp. Thank you for publishing such useful and special grief materials. Your publications are a valuable part of our children's program."
-- Dory Webber, MSW, Children's Program Coordinator, Hospice of the Treasure Coast, Fort Pierce, Florida

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Karla Wheeler is a former newspaper reporter and editor whose social mission as a journalist is to help ease the way for those served by hospices worldwide. She is the author of several gentle grief support books and leads the editorial team at Quality of Life Publishing Co.