About This Book
Eileen Spinelli's 'While You Are Away' is a sensitive and comforting chapter book that explores the universal experience of missing a parent. Through the perspectives of three different children, readers see various ways children cope with a parent's absence, whether due to work, military deployment, or other reasons. The book gently acknowledges feelings of sadness, loneliness, and worry, while also emphasizing the deep bonds of family love and the resilience of children. It's an excellent resource for parents seeking to open conversations about separation and validate their child's emotions, offering a hopeful and reassuring tone.
Three children describe how they feel when one of their parents is away.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do the children in the story feel when their parent is away? Do you ever feel that way?
2
What are some things the children do to feel better or stay connected to their parent?
3
What are some special ways your family stays connected when someone is away?
4
What helps you feel brave or happy when you miss someone?
5
Why is it important to talk about our feelings when we miss someone?
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