Grief is fleeting. The joy of the Lord is forever! "I highly recommend Laughter in Heaven to families, psychologists, and chaplains as a guide for children and pre-adolescents in their formative understanding of death. This heart-warming story allows children to feel more comfortable with their own feelings of sadness, as well as feel a sense of relief that their loved one is alive in spirit and in their own precious memories. As a pediatric chaplain, I have yet to find a Christian children's book on grief that is as engaging, scripturally sound, and enjoyable to read as this one. Truly, this will be a favorite book that will be helpful to a child after the loss of a loved one." -Rev. Pamela L. Taylor, D.Min., BCC, Sr. Pediatric Chaplain, Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX "In 20 years of pastoral ministry I've presided at over 500 funerals. During these years, on countless occasions, concerned parents have asked me how to talk with their children about death. Jean Van Meter has given us a helpful gift. Not only does she capture the subtleties of grief, she also articulates hope in Christ in ways that children of all ages can grasp." -The Rev. Dr. David G. Oravec, Frederick, MD "Grief is about loss, the struggle to grasp that a loss has grasped us. One of the hardest experiences in our grief walk is not just about the loss. Questions arise: Who am I? Where am I? What will happen to me? Will I be okay? Why did my loved one have to die? This book speaks to and about children. It will be that rare gift that points the way and stands by us when the way is lost in the fog of our sorrow." -Rev. Richard B. Gilbert, PhD, author of Finding Your way After Your Parent Dies Barbara Jean Van Meter, B.S., M.A., is an internationally known professor and reading specialist who currently teaches at a college which provides learning opportunities to students from over 160 countries. She has had many years of experience teaching reading and thinking skills to students who have ranged from pre-school to college level. A trained Stephen Minister and Stephen Leader, Barbara Jean has ministered to those who know grief. She currently resides in Maryland.

Laughter in Heaven

Van Meter, Barbara Jean

Religion & Spirituality

Axiom Press

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Laughter in Heaven