Losing Uncle Tim facts for kids

Losing Uncle Tim is a special children's book written by MaryKate Jordan. It features lovely drawings by Judith Friedman. This book came out in 1989, published by Albert Whitman & Co. It tells the story of a young boy who learns to cope with the serious illness and eventual death of his beloved uncle. The book was known for talking about a difficult topic in a very honest way, which was new for children's books at the time.

What the Story is About

The main character in the story is a boy named Daniel. His uncle, Tim, is one of his favorite people in the world. They love spending time together and playing all sorts of games.

As time passes, Daniel notices that Uncle Tim isn't going out as much. He starts to feel sick more often and eventually stops leaving his home completely. Daniel learns that his uncle has a very serious illness called AIDS. This illness makes Uncle Tim feel unwell all the time.

Daniel and his parents do their best to care for Uncle Tim. They help him and spend time with him as he gets sicker. Sadly, Uncle Tim eventually passes away because of his condition. The book shows Daniel's feelings as he deals with this difficult loss. It helps readers understand how a child might feel when someone they love is very sick and then dies.