Explains death at a child’s level
Concrete, honest, and straightforward.
Awarded the White Raven
Awarded to books of high quality that
deserve international recognition.
Available in English
For over a decade, this book has been a trusted resource for Danish families, fostering open and honest conversations about death and what happens next.
Grounded in knowledge
Offers clear answers to difficult questions.
Humor in the midst of seriousness
Makes it safe to talk about what we fear.
Strengthens the conversation between child and adult
A tool for life’s big “why?” questions.
A Liberating Look at Life’s Final Question
Death is explained concretely and without sentimentality: you might forget that you can’t swim (oops), be struck by a nasty green, plague-like disease, be killed by a knight — or simply die of old age.
Four possible after-death scenarios are presented with the same disarming humor and demystifying precision.
Unsparing, pedagogical, and above all funny, the book is brought to life through wonderfully naïve ink drawings — complete with dry, matter-of-fact captions.
The result is a rare children’s book that treats death with respect, clarity, and liberating laughter.
Awards and Grants
Danish Arts Foundation
Granted for an innovative book concept.
White Raven
Awarded to books of high quality that deserve international recognition. The White Raven was awarded to “a book about death” in the same series: “For Those Who Ask Why”.
