Illness and bereavement

Victoria Beech and the Paediatric Chaplaincy Network have worked together to produce a series of books for children: Held in Hope. The four titles explore the experience of children who are life limited, have extended stays in hospital, have to go to hospital, and have lost a sibling.

	Sam and his special book (Victoria Beech & the Paediatric Chaplaincy Network, Christian Education) RRP £5.99  This story explores a young child's experience of being life limited and shows how important it is for such children to know that that Jesus is preparing a place especially for them and that they will always be remembered.  The books include helpful notes for parents, including questions and activities to use with young children and information of other resources and organisations. The story is also available as a free online film with the story read by Bear Grylls, available at www.paediatric-chaplaincy-network.org
	Josh stays in hospital (Victoria Beech & the Paediatric Chaplaincy Network, Christian Education) RRP £5.99 This story is about a child who is often poorly and has to stay in hospital, and how he discovers Jesus is with him and will help him.   The books include helpful notes for parents, including questions and activities to use with young children and information of other resources and organisations. The story is also available as a free online film with the story read by Bear Grylls, available at www.paediatric-chaplaincy-network.org
	Maya goes to hospital (Victoria Beech & the Paediatric Chaplaincy Network, Christian Education) RRP £5.99 This story explores a young child's experience of going to hospital and how important it is for them to know that Jesus is with them wherever they go.   The books include helpful notes for parents, including questions and activities to use with young children and information of other resources and organisations. The story is also available as a free online film with the story read by Bear Grylls, available at www.paediatric-chaplaincy-network.org
	Jesus still loves Joe (Victoria Beech & the Paediatric Chaplaincy Network, Christian Education) RRP £5.99   This story explores a young child's experience of being a bereaved sibling and how important it is for such children to know that God loves them no matter how they feel. The books include helpful notes for parents, including questions and activities to use with young children and information of other resources and organisations.  The story is also available as a free online film with the story read by Bear Grylls, available at www.paediatric-chaplaincy-network.org