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Tante Fannys Stern
Die Hasenkinder Linda und Lisa sollen plötzlich mit ihrem Bruder Tony das Zimmer teilen. „Warum denn das?”, fragen sie.
„Wir brauchen Tonys Zimmer für Tante Fanny”, ist die Antwort ihrer Mutter. „Sie kann nicht mehr alleine leben. Wir möchten sie zu uns holen.”
Alles geht gut, weil Tante Fanny interessante Sachen mitbringt und viele Geschichten von früher weiß. Aber sie wird schwächer und schwächer. Jeden Abend winkt sie hinauf zu den Sternen und sagt, sie werde auch bald da oben sein.
Als es Tante Fanny immer schlechter geht, müssen auch die Hasenkinder sich damit auseinandersetzen, dass ein Abschied bevorsteht.
Das Bilderbuch plädiert auf einfühlsame Weise für Verständnis und Mitgefühl im Zusammenleben der Generationen.
„Wir brauchen Tonys Zimmer für Tante Fanny”, ist die Antwort ihrer Mutter. „Sie kann nicht mehr alleine leben. Wir möchten sie zu uns holen.”
Alles geht gut, weil Tante Fanny interessante Sachen mitbringt und viele Geschichten von früher weiß. Aber sie wird schwächer und schwächer. Jeden Abend winkt sie hinauf zu den Sternen und sagt, sie werde auch bald da oben sein.
Als es Tante Fanny immer schlechter geht, müssen auch die Hasenkinder sich damit auseinandersetzen, dass ein Abschied bevorsteht.
Das Bilderbuch plädiert auf einfühlsame Weise für Verständnis und Mitgefühl im Zusammenleben der Generationen.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2017
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January 3, 2020
When Aunt Fanny comes to live with the Bunny family it means adjustments for everyone. Mama Bunny must spend more time caring for the elderly relative who once cared for her, while the three little bunnies - Tony, Linda and Lisa - must all share a room. There is plenty of fun however, as Aunt Fanny shares her stories and her games, teaching the children both how to play and how to appreciate their family's history. When Aunt Fanny dies, the entire family is grief-stricken, but they take comfort in thinking of their loved one amongst the stars which she so admired...
Originally published in German as Tante Fannys Stern, this lovely picture-book from Austrian author Brigitte Weninger and Turkish illustrator Feridun Oral offers a moving and ultimately reassuring look at the loss and grief children (and adults) feel at the death of a loved one. I originally requested it from the library because I am an admirer of Oral's artwork, but I knew nothing of the author or what the story involved. I'm very glad indeed that I did request it, as it was a beautiful, gentle story, accompanied (needless to say) by beautiful artwork. I will definitely try to track down more of Weninger's books! As for Aunt Fanny's Star, I recommend it to anyone seeking children's stories that address death, grief and healing.
Originally published in German as Tante Fannys Stern, this lovely picture-book from Austrian author Brigitte Weninger and Turkish illustrator Feridun Oral offers a moving and ultimately reassuring look at the loss and grief children (and adults) feel at the death of a loved one. I originally requested it from the library because I am an admirer of Oral's artwork, but I knew nothing of the author or what the story involved. I'm very glad indeed that I did request it, as it was a beautiful, gentle story, accompanied (needless to say) by beautiful artwork. I will definitely try to track down more of Weninger's books! As for Aunt Fanny's Star, I recommend it to anyone seeking children's stories that address death, grief and healing.
October 23, 2017
A gentle and serene story of the fun, full, final days of a beloved family member who moves in with the Bunny family. The quiet tone set by the illustrations and light "action" allows children to be introduced to and explore the concept of the death of a loved one in a safe, non-overwhelming way, and the metaphorical framework of the stars and heavens being a place we go to after we die also provides something of a toolset for children who have already suffered a loss and need help making sense of it.
A lovely read, and highly recommended for bibliotherapeutic uses.
A lovely read, and highly recommended for bibliotherapeutic uses.
August 22, 2020
Gentle and helpful book about children and the death of a loved one.
October 6, 2018
great book for explaining how things work when an older person comes into a nuclear family to be taken care of and their passing. Talks about the good & the bad. non-secular
October 7, 2019
Ein wundervoll liebenswertes und positives Buch über das Altern, die Pflege zuhause und das Sterben. Das Lebensende wird Kindern als etwas ganz natürliches dargestellt und Trauer ist ein Teil davon, aber es ist nicht beängstigend und furchtbar. Sehr sehr wertvoll und schön!
September 5, 2022
Aunt Fanny is missed after she passes away. She still visits the family via a starry night sky.
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February 14, 2023
kitabın konusu ve çizimleri çok güzeldi, ölüm gibi bir konuyu iyi ele aldıklarını düşünüyorum. Feridun oralın tarzına da bayılıyorum🤍🥺📖☕️🕯️🍂🫖🌟🫰🏻✨
December 2, 2017
A tender, beautiful story about an aging Aunt coming to live with a family of bunnies. Really emphasizes some of the great and hard things about aging, the care process, and handles death in a very touching and poignant way. Would be great for having hard conversations with kids.
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