I wanted to help her through this. She was a beginning reader, so I looked for children's books on death and grieving. Determination kicked in, and Farrar intensified her search for suitable materials. Working with librarians, searching book catalogs, and making inquiries to the National SIDS Resource Center, Farrar began discovering books that addressed the tough topic. She decided to share her information with other parents.
Language opens doors.
As you read, you help your child heal. Boys don't talk about emotions as directly as girls. They need books geared specifically for them. Gradually, Farrar compiled a list and categorized it for age appropriateness. Its purpose is to distribute children's books on the subject of coping with grief and loss and to distribute the SIDS Survival Guide to parents.