Serious illness in a family can cause many emotions like worry, fear, or sadness. Whether a child is experiencing the illness or a loved one is ill, children need the opportunity to talk about their feelings. The Gift of Gerbert’s Feathers explores how a family supports young Gerbert, as he experiences a serious illness, and how Gerbert finds a way for his family to remember him when he’s gone.
Hear the authors read The Gift of Gerbert’s Feathers aloud and see three activities related to feathers.
Read two posts from the authors about helping siblings cope with grief and helping children with serious illness talk about their feelings. Read the Note to Parents and Caregivers from The Gift of Gerbert’s Feathers, the Kids’ Reading Guide, and access a feather coloring sheet.
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The Gift of Gerbert’s Feathers
Gerbert the gosling is strong and brave and has fun times with his family and friends but knows that, one day soon, he won’t be able to keep up with them anymore.
As Gerbert prepares for his final migration, he finds a way to show his flock that he will always be with them.
Includes a one-page Note to Readers.