Big Tree is Sick

Author(s): Nathalie Slosse

Picture Books | To support or start conversations about death, grief & sickness

Snibbles and Big Tree are best friends! They have always hung out together, and Snibbles loves Big Tree very much. When Big Tree unexpectedly falls ill with woodworm, Snibbles is very upset and angry. The illness is a very bad one and Big Tree does not feel well and doesn't want to play for a long time. Poor Snibbles! He wants Big Tree to get better, but he feels as if there is nothing he can do. What can Snibbles and his friends do to help Big Tree through his treatment and recovery? This beautifully illustrated storybook describes the anger and emotion that many children encounter when a close relative or friend is diagnosed with a long-term illness, such as cancer. The story of Big Tree depicts how things are often out of your control and sets out effective strategies for dealing with these emotions. This story features loveable characters and vivid illustrations, as well as activities for children aged 5+ to complete with their parents or professionals in times of illness and loss.


Product Information

An endearing illustrated storybook which helps children to understand serious illness

Nathalie Slosse wrote the story about Snibbles and Big Tree in 2008, after recovering from a treatment against breast cancer while her son was young. She lives in Belgium.

1. Big Tree is Sick. 2. Snibbles' Things to Do. 3. Presents for the Sick Person.

General Fields

  • : 9781785922268
  • : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • : 0.44
  • : December 2016
  • : 270mm X 230mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Nathalie Slosse
  • : Hardback
  • : 1
  • : 839.3137
  • : 40
  • : 20 full page, colour illustrations