![]() ![]() We try to draw parallels to things we can understand. In spite of this, we try to understand death as best we can. It is also the part we know the least about, since to date, no one has come back with a description. Death is an inevitable and natural part of life. ![]() Luckily for us, there are books like Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs, which gives readers a gentle and reassuring way in to a philosophical discussion about the nature of death. Topics like dying, death, and grief are important, but also difficult to discuss with children. Read aloud video by Lights Down Reading Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion But, Tommy wonders over a falling star, perhaps Nana Upstairs is not so far off after all. Tommy must come to understand that death means not seeing Nana again, at least as the person he remembers. Tommy rushes to the bed where she once was, only to find it empty. One Nana lives upstairs in bed because she is ninety- four. Tommy loves his Sunday visits to see his two Nanas. Questions for Philosophical Discussion ยป Summary This story provides a gentle and reassuring consideration of such heavy topics as dying, death, and grief. ![]()
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