Missing Hannah
Based on a True Story of Sudden Infant Death
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This story was written by the babysitter who found Hannah in her crib on Valentine’s Day.
It was written to help children understand the feelings and thoughts of a little girl who lost her sister. Its message will help parents tell the story of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) to children in a simple way.
Along with the children who contributed pictures to illustrate this book, many others helped to make its publication possible.
Hi!
My name is Katie.
I’m 5 years old.
I’m going to have a baby sister.
I went shopping with Mommy for Hannah.
We bought clothes, diapers
and lots of stuff.
Mommy’s friends gave her a shower
(that’s when they buy things for the baby).
My Mommy and Daddy are so excited.
Me, too!
I tell everyone I meet that we are
going to name her Hannah.
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About the Book
Missing Hannah” is a small feeling book about a big problem facing many families. Sudden infant death, sometimes called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) causes a great deal of trauma. Facing the death of a child is always difficult for both children and parents. This book will help the child feel and share their pain as they read along with the little girl in the story who tells about her baby sister who died suddenly one night.
Questions from young children are especially challenging and sometimes all it takes is a simple picture book to help children understand why they feel so sad. The straight forward and sensitive writing style along with the beautiful drawings will be a story they will read over and over.
This book is now available for shipping. Contact Darlene Kane at darlene.m.kane@gmail.com or call 216-272-7207 with any questions or to place an order.
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About the Author
Darlene Kane wrote Missing Hannah based on an experience in her life. While raising her three children she also operated a day care business for 29 years. It was during this period that a child she was caring for suddenly died. Reflection on the tragic death and the impact on the other children involved resulted in Missing Hannah.
The book has been several years in the making. The illustrations were created by children at a local grade school. This was a result of her relationship with teachers and students at the school. The involvement of children in the creation of the book seemed very natural.
Darlene was born and educated in the
She hopes that Missing Hannah will provide help to children that are involved in the tragedy of a sibling's death.