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Morning Light

An Educational Storybook for Children and Their Caregivers About HIV/AIDS and Saying Goodbye

by (author) M. Merrifield

Publisher
Fitzhenry and Whiteside
Initial publish date
Mar 1995
Category
General, Death & Dying
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780773757042
    Publish Date
    Mar 1995
    List Price
    $2.95

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 6 to 10
  • Grade: 1 to 5

Description

The topic of death is examined in Morning Light: An Educational Storybook for Children and Their Caregivers About HIV/AIDS and Saying Goodbye. The subtitle says it all.

The twins Max and Maggie live with their single mother, who has AIDS. As they grow, their mother becomes sicker and sicker. Ultimately she dies and the twins are taken by their aunt and uncle. Heather Collins's illustrations help to portray the twins' emotions and show their mother's gradual decline. This is a sensitive story addressing a sensitive subject.

About the author

M Merrifield is a Fitzhenry and Whiteside author.

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Editorial Reviews

"Morning Light is strong medicine with specific aims. This said, Morning Light is good bibliotherapy, with five pages of suggestions at the end of the story to help children deal with HIV, AIDS, and grieving.
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