‘Are You Sad, Little Bear?’ is a paperback book with the soft illustrations and gentle words that help children in hard times of sadness when someone they love goes to be with God. Through the story of a baby bear whose grandmother bear has gone for ever, the lonely bear’s woodland companions help him to say goodbye, understand loss and the value of holding good memories in the heart.  
Through answering questions with comfort and hope, children can have the charmingly illustrated picture book read to them in times of bereavement, loss or change. Although God, heaven and death are not mentioned this gentle exploration can be used in a faith and no-faith family, community and cultural setting to give reassurance that goodbye doesn't mean the end.