It takes Tomke a whole year of difficult questions and answers before he understands how his dad could die from an illness called depression. His despair over his dad’s death lessens a bit once he understands.
This sensitive book makes it easier for children aged 8 and up to say farewell and for adults to deal with children’s questions about the suicide of a parent.

Adults are encouraged to accompany the child reading this important book.
The impulse to conceal the death of a suicide from children is understandable, but an open conversation helps them and protects them from feelings of guilt.
This encouraging, warm-hearted book is also well suited as a working aid for educators, grief counselors and family therapists.