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Missing A Loved One: Coping with grief.
This adorable must-have collectible is a wonderful addition to any child’s home or teacher’s read-aloud library, sharing valuable life messages in a way children understand.Ginormous Jo and her cute family entertain children with their fun-loving antics and meaningful life lessons. Lessons that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Each beautifully illustrated book is a valuable teaching tool constructed to speak to children between the ages of 3-12 yrs, at their level.
SERIES REVIEWS"I enjoyed them so much and cannot wait to share with my school class as part of PSHCE lessons.”
"A way for parents to educate their children on important topics in a way that children will listen."
“These books should be available in every home and school to come back to again and again.”
"WOW! I absolutely loved these books! Each story has something to teach, a lesson to learn. What a great teaching tool. The pictures are gorgeous! A fantastic series!”
GINORMOUS JO'S MISSING A LOVED ONEWhat do you do when someone you love dies?How do you help a loved one in their grief?If you’re Ginormous Jo and her lovable pet family, you show how much you care by listening and learning. Two dogs, Zippy and Colin, live down the street. When the pets learn that Zippy has passed away, together they explore what it means to grieve. They devise a plan to get Colin through every stage of the grieving process and discover that no matter how difficult things may be, everything is always better when you have friends to help you through it.Follow Ginormous Jo and her friends as they live, laugh, love, and learn some of life’s most important lessons, one precious moment at a time. A heart-warming tale of friendship, loss, and healing as children learn about the grieving process with age-appropriate content and helpful lessons.
ABOUT S C CUNNINGHAMOwned by 2 grandchildren, 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a few fish, SCCunningham has created The Ginormous Series based on her beloved family of pets, to help keep children safe, kind, and empowered with their own value. An ex-model, British-born of Irish roots she married a rock musician and has worked in the exciting worlds of Music, Film, Celebrity Management, Children's Charities, and Crime (CID Crime Investigator, Major Crime Team Intelligence Analyst, Wanted & Absconder Unit, Victim Support).
SUPPORTED CAUSESVeterans. Mental Health. Domestic Abuse. Child, Animal, and Planet Protection.
SERIES REVIEWS"I enjoyed them so much and cannot wait to share with my school class as part of PSHCE lessons.”
"A way for parents to educate their children on important topics in a way that children will listen."
“These books should be available in every home and school to come back to again and again.”
"WOW! I absolutely loved these books! Each story has something to teach, a lesson to learn. What a great teaching tool. The pictures are gorgeous! A fantastic series!”
GINORMOUS JO'S MISSING A LOVED ONEWhat do you do when someone you love dies?How do you help a loved one in their grief?If you’re Ginormous Jo and her lovable pet family, you show how much you care by listening and learning. Two dogs, Zippy and Colin, live down the street. When the pets learn that Zippy has passed away, together they explore what it means to grieve. They devise a plan to get Colin through every stage of the grieving process and discover that no matter how difficult things may be, everything is always better when you have friends to help you through it.Follow Ginormous Jo and her friends as they live, laugh, love, and learn some of life’s most important lessons, one precious moment at a time. A heart-warming tale of friendship, loss, and healing as children learn about the grieving process with age-appropriate content and helpful lessons.
ABOUT S C CUNNINGHAMOwned by 2 grandchildren, 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a few fish, SCCunningham has created The Ginormous Series based on her beloved family of pets, to help keep children safe, kind, and empowered with their own value. An ex-model, British-born of Irish roots she married a rock musician and has worked in the exciting worlds of Music, Film, Celebrity Management, Children's Charities, and Crime (CID Crime Investigator, Major Crime Team Intelligence Analyst, Wanted & Absconder Unit, Victim Support).
SUPPORTED CAUSESVeterans. Mental Health. Domestic Abuse. Child, Animal, and Planet Protection.
53 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 27, 2019
About the author
S.C. Cunningham
27 books66 followers"I hope to shine a light, open eyes, create escape, make hearts beat, faces smile, and keep the swearing down.' Crime Writer SCCunningham
Ex-crime investigator, British born of Irish roots SCC has written 30 books and worked within; fashion modeling, music, film, sports celebrity, royalty, oil, child charity, and crime (investigations, wanted & absconder unit, major crime team intel analyst, victim support).
She ran a studio with rock musician Raf Ravenscroft ('Baker Street' sax), is proud mum to artist Scarlett Raven, and writes from the UK's Sussex Coast. She supports veteran, child, animal, and planet welfare. Crime Writers' Association.
SERIES 1-3 standalone crossovers.
1 - CRIMELLA cozy mystery
A wealthy ex-glamour girl, an ex-policewoman, and a romantic white witch enjoy playing detective in their sleepy village. Until a witness-protection crime boss, a serial killer, and unseen entities, land on their patch to help with a missing persons case.
"I devoured this book”
“Reminds me of real-life true crime”
“What’s brilliant about this story is how it mashes up cosy countryside vibes with supernatural shenanigans and great quick-witted chatter. The action, the lovable cast, and the gorgeous English setting really make it stand out 5stars”
"I would recommend Crimella to readers who love paranormal stories with unusual twists, playful and bold characters, ensemble casts, or anything that feels fresh and different from typical mystery structure. If you enjoy books that are fun, weird, supernatural, and full of personality, you will enjoy this one"
"If you like your murder mysteries with a twist and a good laugh, you’ll have a blast with this one—it’s a classic fun and fresh take on the genre. I really enjoyed it! 5 stars"
"This book was mind blowing. The concept, the action, danger, chaos and everything else, I was on the edge of my seat binging this, freaking phenomenal. I just might have a new favorite author"
2 - THE DAVID TRILOGY psycho thrillers
We follow a hitlist that starts in a boarding school, and seeps into the sordid underbelly of London’s elite. From sweet trusting choirboy to playboy killer. From the stunning Amalfi Coast to a redemption deal. Will he live long enough to take it? Grab a glass of wine, close the bedroom door and read alone!
‘Writing doesn't get any better than this'
‘Blown away to the point of speechless'
‘I raise a glass; I'd love to meet anyone who writes like this'
‘The adrenaline running through this had my pulse racing'
‘Her characters are sultry and as real as they can get'
‘It makes you shiver; intrigues, arouses, and laugh out loud'
'My God you shocked my shoes off. Excellent work!’
3 - THE FALLEN ANGEL SERIES paranormal detectives
Not your normal angels; they dislike rules, have sex in the skies, kill more than they save and upset bosses, but you'll want to be one!
A rogue MI6 crime unit of ex-cons, hackers, SAS, and police, work alongside unseen entities. The fallen are ex-humans who risk hell by agreeing to a deathbed deal: to sit on a cloud and dish tough karma on the cruel.
‘What if all we know about good and evil is only the surface of truth?’
‘I want to be a fallen!’
‘A special team guards us, but they don't look/act like you'd think’
‘There's romance and it's of the sizzling variety with very hot chemistry’
'This book was mind blowing. I can’t even begin to explain how good this was. The concept, the action, danger, chaos and everything else was just so good. I was on the edge of my seat binging this, I couldn’t get enough, so engaging. The storyline was freaking phenomenal. The depth, the detail, all of it was exquisitely written. You could geek the intensity of this one. I just might have a new favorite author'
4 - THE GINORMOUS SERIES 3-9yrs, teaching tools
As a grandma and ex-crime investigator, SCC understands the importance of helping parents/schools gently guide and equip our young with life messages.
5- THE HO
Ex-crime investigator, British born of Irish roots SCC has written 30 books and worked within; fashion modeling, music, film, sports celebrity, royalty, oil, child charity, and crime (investigations, wanted & absconder unit, major crime team intel analyst, victim support).
She ran a studio with rock musician Raf Ravenscroft ('Baker Street' sax), is proud mum to artist Scarlett Raven, and writes from the UK's Sussex Coast. She supports veteran, child, animal, and planet welfare. Crime Writers' Association.
SERIES 1-3 standalone crossovers.
1 - CRIMELLA cozy mystery
A wealthy ex-glamour girl, an ex-policewoman, and a romantic white witch enjoy playing detective in their sleepy village. Until a witness-protection crime boss, a serial killer, and unseen entities, land on their patch to help with a missing persons case.
"I devoured this book”
“Reminds me of real-life true crime”
“What’s brilliant about this story is how it mashes up cosy countryside vibes with supernatural shenanigans and great quick-witted chatter. The action, the lovable cast, and the gorgeous English setting really make it stand out 5stars”
"I would recommend Crimella to readers who love paranormal stories with unusual twists, playful and bold characters, ensemble casts, or anything that feels fresh and different from typical mystery structure. If you enjoy books that are fun, weird, supernatural, and full of personality, you will enjoy this one"
"If you like your murder mysteries with a twist and a good laugh, you’ll have a blast with this one—it’s a classic fun and fresh take on the genre. I really enjoyed it! 5 stars"
"This book was mind blowing. The concept, the action, danger, chaos and everything else, I was on the edge of my seat binging this, freaking phenomenal. I just might have a new favorite author"
2 - THE DAVID TRILOGY psycho thrillers
We follow a hitlist that starts in a boarding school, and seeps into the sordid underbelly of London’s elite. From sweet trusting choirboy to playboy killer. From the stunning Amalfi Coast to a redemption deal. Will he live long enough to take it? Grab a glass of wine, close the bedroom door and read alone!
‘Writing doesn't get any better than this'
‘Blown away to the point of speechless'
‘I raise a glass; I'd love to meet anyone who writes like this'
‘The adrenaline running through this had my pulse racing'
‘Her characters are sultry and as real as they can get'
‘It makes you shiver; intrigues, arouses, and laugh out loud'
'My God you shocked my shoes off. Excellent work!’
3 - THE FALLEN ANGEL SERIES paranormal detectives
Not your normal angels; they dislike rules, have sex in the skies, kill more than they save and upset bosses, but you'll want to be one!
A rogue MI6 crime unit of ex-cons, hackers, SAS, and police, work alongside unseen entities. The fallen are ex-humans who risk hell by agreeing to a deathbed deal: to sit on a cloud and dish tough karma on the cruel.
‘What if all we know about good and evil is only the surface of truth?’
‘I want to be a fallen!’
‘A special team guards us, but they don't look/act like you'd think’
‘There's romance and it's of the sizzling variety with very hot chemistry’
'This book was mind blowing. I can’t even begin to explain how good this was. The concept, the action, danger, chaos and everything else was just so good. I was on the edge of my seat binging this, I couldn’t get enough, so engaging. The storyline was freaking phenomenal. The depth, the detail, all of it was exquisitely written. You could geek the intensity of this one. I just might have a new favorite author'
4 - THE GINORMOUS SERIES 3-9yrs, teaching tools
As a grandma and ex-crime investigator, SCC understands the importance of helping parents/schools gently guide and equip our young with life messages.
5- THE HO
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May 4, 2026
Jo lived with two little dogs, Muttley and Tom, a kitten called Vinnie, and a lady called Mary.
One day, Tom is very sad because he has two friends called Colin and Zippy, and Zippy has passed away. Tom is sad because, apart from missing Zippy, he doesn’t know how to help Colin. Jo, being older and wiser than Tom, gives him some advice.
When we lose someone we love, it starts a difficult time. We miss them, we are sad, we cry, etc. We need time to accept that they are not here anymore, and the pain lessens with time.
This book is a gem for explaining to children about losing someone they love. I loved this series because it explains things easily, so children can understand some difficult matters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
One day, Tom is very sad because he has two friends called Colin and Zippy, and Zippy has passed away. Tom is sad because, apart from missing Zippy, he doesn’t know how to help Colin. Jo, being older and wiser than Tom, gives him some advice.
When we lose someone we love, it starts a difficult time. We miss them, we are sad, we cry, etc. We need time to accept that they are not here anymore, and the pain lessens with time.
This book is a gem for explaining to children about losing someone they love. I loved this series because it explains things easily, so children can understand some difficult matters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 1, 2026
This was an excellent story that is intended to teach children about dealing with grief. The characters are animals who are mourning the death of their friend Zippy. It is sweet story. It has sadness but not too much. Children in my opinion, won't be upset by their grief but will like the lessons the friends learn.
The illustrations are beautiful. They are bright and really colorfully. The animals burst off the page in awesome color.
I received a complimentary copy from Booksprout.
The illustrations are beautiful. They are bright and really colorfully. The animals burst off the page in awesome color.
I received a complimentary copy from Booksprout.
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