If Nathan Were Here

by Mary Bahr

Book Overview

If Nathan were here, we would meet in our tree fort. . . we would take the shortcut through the woods. . . we would try to splash each other in the puddles. . .

In If Nathan Were Here, author Mary Bahr gently explores the grief of a young boy whose best friend has died. With the help of an understanding teacher, a kind neighbor, and an empathetic parent, the boy finds ways to give expression to his questions and sorrow and to reach out to someone else who needs him.

Mary Bahr's evocative text conveys a child's grief with honesty and sensitivity, while Karen Jerome's soft watercolors poignantly capture the tender nature of children's friendships.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802851878
• ISBN13: 9780802851871
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

A Good Starter.

This is a lovely book. I stumbled across this book while I was working (I work in the children's section of the library in my town) It made me tear up right there at work. I had recently lost my aunt and I really appreciated this book. I think that it's the kind of book that you would give to your child to break the ice before you go and talk to them about what happened in your family, so they understand. I think it would be enjoyable if you haven't experienced a loss that was close, but it wouldn't have the same effect. Definately worth buying for you or your children.