Sammy's Story

Description

Written for pre-school and elementary age children, "Sammy's Story" details the journey of a seven-year old girl whose life changes when her father is diagnosed with cancer. This picture book addresses various aspects of serious illness, death, and dying that adults often find challenging to discuss with their children. Sammy beautifully teaches the reader that even though her father may die, their love and memories will live on forever. In this journey of the heart, children and adults are reminded that illness and death can never overshadow the light of love. "Sammy's Story" will help families experiencing illness and life transition by facilitating conversations and promoting the development of healthy coping strategies.

The author, Erica H. Sirrine, has a Ph.D. in Social Work and is a licensed clinical social worker. Specializing in grief counseling, Dr. Sirrine recognizes the value of using books to help young children and families process the serious illness or death of a loved one. Dr. Sirrine has extensive experience counseling bereaved children, adolescents, and adults and is passionate about interventions and programs aimed at improving the emotional health of clients experiencing loss. Sammy's Story was written by Dr. Sirrine to help families experiencing the journey of life transition by facilitating challenging conversations and promoting the development of healthy coping strategies. In this journey of the heart, Sammy beautifully reminds children and adults that illness and death can never overshadow the light of love.