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Remembering Ethan

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Call no.
: 155.937 NEW
Author
: Leslie Newman
Contributor
: Rozana Octovia Anak Raymond Umpu
Summary
“Remembering Ethan” by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Tracy Bishop, is a tender and empathetic picture book for children aged 4–8 that gently navigates the loss of a sibling. The story centers on Sarah, who tenderly remembers her big brother Ethan, even as her grieving parents struggle to speak his name. Through Sarah’s emotional courage—writing Ethan’s name, drawing his picture, and insisting the family talk—Newman creates a moving portrait of a child’s agency in healing family grief. Bishop’s soft, expressive pastels enhance the narrative’s emotional depth, while the backmatter, informed by a psychologist, offers practical guidance for caregivers . The approach is universal—never specifying the cause of death—and highlight its power to facilitate conversation and connection after loss. Overall, it’s a gentle yet powerful tool in childhood bibliotherapy, offering solace, validation, and hope to grieving families.