All Shining in the Spring
No. of pages 64
Published: 1995
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Then there is sad news. The doctor tells Matthew's parents that the baby is not growing properly inside its mother and will not be able to live after it is born.
Written by the author to help her own son cope with the death of their new baby at birth, All Shining in the Spring is a child-centred, simply-written book. It is intended to give a child a clear and sympathetic understanding of the death of a baby, be it a family member or not, and to deal with the feelings and questions which such a death raises.
The book can be read to or by a child and would be ideal in a family situation, in schools, for carers, social workers and maternity hospitals.
This book was recognised by the Irish Best Designed Book Award.
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 1995 by O'Brien Press Ltd .
Siobhan Parkinson is one of Ireland's leading authors for children and teenagers, and she has won numerous awards for her writing. Siobhan lives in Dublin with her husband and grown-up son.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Irish Best Designed Book Award
This book was recognised by the Irish Best Designed Book Award.