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Can I Tell You About Forgiveness?

A Helpful Introduction for Everyone

Liz Gulliford author Rosy Salaman illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:19th Jul '18

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Can I Tell You About Forgiveness? cover

Join Joseph as he learns what forgiveness means and when it might (and might not) be appropriate

Join Joseph as he learns what forgiveness is. Why is forgiveness important? Does it count as forgiveness when mum makes me apologise? Can I forgive someone who doesn't even know they hurt me? This illustrated guide serves as the ideal introduction for children to think about forgiveness, and to develop their own understanding of what it means.

Meet Joseph - Joseph is curious to understand more about forgiveness. He lost his sister's brand new football. Although she forgave him, he feels really bad. Can he forgive himself? He told his friend Billy a big secret, but Billy has betrayed his trust and told other kids at school. Should he forgive Billy, especially when he is yet to say sorry? Joseph's friend George is being bullied at school by Jasper. If George forgives Jasper, could Jasper go on to bully others in the future?

This illustrated book is the ideal conversation starter for children aged 7+ to explore what forgiveness means, what it is and isn't and when it might and might not be appropriate.

Forgiveness can be a difficult topic for adults and children alike, sometimes adding new layers of anxiety and guilt to the pain of being hurt. Through story, this book helps children, young people, and those who care for them to explore the forgiveness journey wisely and well. -- The Very Revd. Dr. Stephen Hance, Dean of Derby, editor of ‘Forgiveness in Practice'

ISBN: 9781785925214

Dimensions: 228mm x 154mm x 8mm

Weight: 229g

72 pages