About This Book
Judith Caseley's "When Grandpa Came to Stay" offers a sensitive and heartfelt look at a family coping with loss. After the death of his wife, Grandpa moves in with Benny's family, bringing with him a profound sadness. The story focuses on Benny, a young boy who, despite his own grief, takes on the role of comforter and companion for his grandfather. It beautifully illustrates how children can offer profound support and understanding during difficult times, and how intergenerational bonds can deepen through shared experiences of sorrow and healing. This book is ideal for helping children understand grief, empathy, and the enduring nature of family love.
When Grandpa comes to his house to stay, Benny enjoys his company and helps him cope with Grandma's death.
Character Death
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Discussion Prompts
1
How did Benny help his Grandpa feel better? What are some ways you help people you love when they are sad?
2
What are some of the things Benny and Grandpa did together that made them both feel a little happier?
3
How do you think Grandpa felt when he first came to stay? How did his feelings change by the end of the story?
4
What does this story teach us about being a family and taking care of each other?
5
It's okay to feel sad when someone you love is gone. What are some ways we can remember people we miss?
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