Whisper Jesse, Whisper Josh

Jesse doesn't understand what all the whispering is about, but it must be something important. The arrival of Uncle Josh to live with his family gives Jesse a new hero to play with and talk to. When he learns that Uncle Josh has AIDS, Jesse takes part in the family's commitment to provide loving care during a difficult illness. Told with compassion from Jesse's point of view, Whisper Whisper Jesse, Whisper Whisper Josh is a valuable book for helping children bear the hurt of losing a loved one and for providing information on AIDS that can dispel their fears.


Genre: Children's Fiction