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Episode 14: A Book About Grief and Loss with Lalu Mokuku

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Butterfly Heart by Lalu Mokuku is a beautifully tender story of a young friendship between two young girls and the grief and healing that follows when one falls ill and passes away. We chat to Lalu about writing about grief and how to use books as a springboard to help children process loss.
10 Apr English South Africa Books · Kids & Family

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