The POPPO Books

CREATED FOR CHILDREN COPING WITH THE FAILING HEALTH AND

DEATH OF A LOVED ONE
 

POPPO Books proudly supports the following Organizations:
American Cancer Society
ALS Association
National Hospice Foundation
American Heart Association

American Parkinson Disease Association

What's up with Poppo?

Poppo's Half -Birthday Wish

Poppo's Very Best Trick

Have a Question?

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Readers Feedback: 

....Through this caring series of books, Annie MacDonald brings some much needed death education to children in a sensitive and creative way.  She teaches young people some of the central lessons of loss and bereavement; including how to be present with someone who is dying, how to say good-bye, and perhaps most importantly, how to hold the relationship with the deceased inside your heart so that it can continue to be a source of deep comfort and love. 

    

 Linda Belliveau, Beacon Hospice.

Poppo's BLOG

Interview with Walter Mantani broadcast on the radio show

"Shootin From The Hip"

The POPPO Books offer four encouraging and sensitive stories accompanied by delightful illustrations that capture the levity and love that are always present despite the challenges of illness and death. Each book illustrates the joy of living, and shows us how to cherish the moment, not only for Poppo, but for his family members as well.  Meet Jenny! She is learning to live with her grandfather's terminal illness.

Are you struggling to help your child understand the terminal illness and eventual death of a loved one?

 

 The POPPO Books will help you!


 Join Jenny on her journey to understand the illness and death of her grandfather.  Written through the eyes of a young child, The POPPO Books delicately address the progression of terminal illness to eventual death.

 

 Jenny is confused and afraid with all the ways her grandfather is changing. But with her parents support, Jenny is encouraged to ask questions and talk about her feelings.  She knows she can trust in the people she loves to help her understand.  As the stories progress, Jenny shows us how to live in each moment, and she reminds us to do the things we love to do.  She teaches us Poppo's very best trick; one that will help her to keep him close, even after his death.  And through Jenny’s heart-warming journey to understand loss, she learns that the love she shared with Poppo will continue to grow. Her Poppo will never truly leave her; even his death cannot keep them apart. 


Jenny and Poppo share in one of life’s greatest challenges. Follow alongside, as they journey to heal grief and loss. 

The POPPO Books Include:

 

 

POPPO'S MESSAGE OF HOPE


Poppo reminds us to find joy within each moment of our lives.

 

He shares with us how the love we hold in our hearts is always present despite the challenges of illness and death.

 

He teaches us to cherish the bonds of love that will continue to live and grow even after the death of your loved one.


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