Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes in Between
Author: Robert Ingpen
Format: Paperback, 209mm x 209mm, 126g, 40 pages
Published: Penguin Random House Australia, Australia, 2005
A gentle, heartfelt and comforting guide to help children navigate the wonders of existence, from the joyful beginnings to the peaceful endings. Have you ever wondered why a butterfly lives for only a few weeks? Or why a tree lives for hundreds of year? You may have been sad when someone in your family, or a favourite pet became sick and died. There is a beginning and an ending to everything that is alive. In between is a lifetime. Dying is a much a part of living as being born. In this tender and indispensable picture book children will discover- *The cycle of life and death, explained in a comforting and child-friendly manner *Empathy and emotional intelligence as they explore sensitive yet significant aspects of life *How to engage in thoughtful conversations with adults, fostering understanding and openness *Resilience building strategies to cope gracefully with life's inevitable changes and transitions *Appreciation for the present moment, finding joy in life's simple yet profound pleasures *How to find comfort and reassurance in understanding life and death as a serene and natural process Discussing lifecycles in a way that is comprehensible and comforting for young readers, Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes in Between is an essential resource to explain the concept of life and death to children in a sensitive and understandable manner. Through Robert Ingpen's captivating illustrations, children can visualize and comprehend the abstract concepts of life and death.
Robert Ingpen (Author) Robert Ingpen rose to prominence with his illustrations for Colin Thiele's Storm Boy. However, he is as well known for his work with environmental, conservational and historical projects as he is for writing and illustrating children's books. He was one of the founders of the Australian Conservation Foundation and is responsible for designing the flag and coat of arms for the Northern Territory and stamps for the Captain Cook Bicentenary and the 50th anniversary of CSIRO. He has also worked for the United Nations, designing pamphlets on fisheries.Ingpen was born in Geelong in 1936. After studying art at RMIT, he worked with the CSIRO, specialising in relating design to scientific research. It is this early experience, and his diverse interests that mark Robert Ingpen as an exceptional illustrator, combining fantasy with science and history with the present. His illustrations for Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes In Between are an exquisite example of his talent. Robert Ingpen won the international Hans Christian Anderson Medal in 1986, for his illustrations, and the Dromkeen medal in 1989. Bryan Mellonie (Author) For over twenty years, Bryan Mellonie's Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes In Between has been a wonderful source of comfort for both children and adults, with its sensitive discussions about death and beautiful celebration of living. Lifetimes is currently listed with many organisations that deal with difficult issues such as recovery from sickness and disease and dealing with the inevitability of death from someone suffering a terminal illness.
Format: Paperback
Weight: 126 g
Author: Robert Ingpen
Format: Paperback, 209mm x 209mm, 126g, 40 pages
Published: Penguin Random House Australia, Australia, 2005
A gentle, heartfelt and comforting guide to help children navigate the wonders of existence, from the joyful beginnings to the peaceful endings. Have you ever wondered why a butterfly lives for only a few weeks? Or why a tree lives for hundreds of year? You may have been sad when someone in your family, or a favourite pet became sick and died. There is a beginning and an ending to everything that is alive. In between is a lifetime. Dying is a much a part of living as being born. In this tender and indispensable picture book children will discover- *The cycle of life and death, explained in a comforting and child-friendly manner *Empathy and emotional intelligence as they explore sensitive yet significant aspects of life *How to engage in thoughtful conversations with adults, fostering understanding and openness *Resilience building strategies to cope gracefully with life's inevitable changes and transitions *Appreciation for the present moment, finding joy in life's simple yet profound pleasures *How to find comfort and reassurance in understanding life and death as a serene and natural process Discussing lifecycles in a way that is comprehensible and comforting for young readers, Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes in Between is an essential resource to explain the concept of life and death to children in a sensitive and understandable manner. Through Robert Ingpen's captivating illustrations, children can visualize and comprehend the abstract concepts of life and death.
Robert Ingpen (Author) Robert Ingpen rose to prominence with his illustrations for Colin Thiele's Storm Boy. However, he is as well known for his work with environmental, conservational and historical projects as he is for writing and illustrating children's books. He was one of the founders of the Australian Conservation Foundation and is responsible for designing the flag and coat of arms for the Northern Territory and stamps for the Captain Cook Bicentenary and the 50th anniversary of CSIRO. He has also worked for the United Nations, designing pamphlets on fisheries.Ingpen was born in Geelong in 1936. After studying art at RMIT, he worked with the CSIRO, specialising in relating design to scientific research. It is this early experience, and his diverse interests that mark Robert Ingpen as an exceptional illustrator, combining fantasy with science and history with the present. His illustrations for Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes In Between are an exquisite example of his talent. Robert Ingpen won the international Hans Christian Anderson Medal in 1986, for his illustrations, and the Dromkeen medal in 1989. Bryan Mellonie (Author) For over twenty years, Bryan Mellonie's Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes In Between has been a wonderful source of comfort for both children and adults, with its sensitive discussions about death and beautiful celebration of living. Lifetimes is currently listed with many organisations that deal with difficult issues such as recovery from sickness and disease and dealing with the inevitability of death from someone suffering a terminal illness.