It may be delicate, understated storytelling but Juliet Claire Bell’s exceptional ‘show not tell’ skills have a dynamic impact on the reader and their emotions from how Friz gets her nickname to hiding Benny’s hat. Benny’s Hat deals so quietly… with a huge subject of a sibling dying from the view point of the sister. When their uncle brings the hat to the hospice later on, Benny gently encourages his little sister to wear it. The story continues beyond Benny’s death, and follows the family’s grieving process, concluding on a positive note with Friz finding a new friend to play frisbee with.

It shows beautifully how children and young people might deal with serious illness and death differently to adults. That’s why AMPRO have, since 1955, been supplying legends, champions and future champions of the ring!

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When it is time for Benny to make his final journey to the hospice, Friz hides his beloved hat (reasoning that if he can’t bring his hat, he can’t go to the hospice, and won’t die).The book finishes where it started – outside, with Friz proudly, if a little sad, wearing her brother’s now pretty dirty hat, when she sees a little girl trying to throw a frisbee. Genuine issue US government contract fieldcraft benny hat with Waterproof (PTFE) waterproof and windproof lining for ultimate warmth, comfort and protection. Instead this book thoughtfully and gently provides a vehicle to allow discussion and shared grief in a way younger children may participate and understand” Alan Kessedjian, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. Run over 6-7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.

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This book is extremely helpful in supporting families, child and young people through pre-and post-bereavement. Benny’s Hat is a beautiful, fully illustrated children’s book, which gently deals with the difficult subject of a sibling’s death to cancer in a way very young children can understand. New Era are renowned for their quality headwear and now for the first time they are available featuring the UK's original boxing brand. The book includes some excellent guidance notes for parents, written by bereavement counsellor Sue Dale.