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LOST IN THE CLOUDS
Tom Tinn-Disbury
When we lose someone, we wish we could still see, feel, and hear them. Billy misses his mummy very much. He likes to imagine she is always around him, up in the clouds.
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Jillian Roberts WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES?
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WHAT DOES GRIEF FEEL LIKE?
Korie Leigh
Gentle and reassuring, What Does Grief Feel Like? shares the many ways people can grieve when a loved one dies and validates children's unique grief experiences. Open-ended questions throughout the book invite children to share what they are thinking, feeling, and going through.
Whether children are experiencing grief and loss for the first time or simply curious, it can be difficult to know how to talk to them about death. Using questions posed in a child's voice and answers that start simply and become more in-depth, this book allows adults to guide the conversation to a natural and reassuring conclusion.
MISSING VIOLET POR SWEM, K
Kelly Swemba
When Mia's best friend Violet gets sick and does not recover, Mia works through the stages of grief like the colors of the rainbow.
CAPE P JOHN, K
Kevin Johnson
After losing the person in his life he loves more than anything, a young child holds onto a cape as a source of comfort and strength as he navigates the sadness and joy of his memories.
ALL FROM A WALNUT P PAQU, A
Ammi-Joan Paquette
Following a family tradition, Grandpa gives Emilia a walnut and together they plant and care for it, but as her little nut grows into a tree, Grandpa begins to slow down until one sad day Emilia has to say goodbye.
DADAJI’S PAINTBRUSH P SIRD, R
Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Once, in a tiny village in India, there was a young boy who loved to paint. He lived with his grandfather, who taught him to paint with his fingers. After his grandfather dies, the boy feels he will never want to paint again. Will the boy overcome his grief and find joy in painting and his dadaji's memory again?
Erin Silver SITTING SHIVA POR SILV, E
In this gorgeously illustrated, deeply moving picture book, a young girl learns about the practice of sitting shiva after her mother dies.
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WHERE LILY ISN’T
Julie Paschkis
It is hard to lose a pet. There is sadness, but also hope--for a beloved pet lives on in your heart, your memory, and your imagination.
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David Corredor Benavides
Alejo loved his Abuelo They had so much fun that one little neighbor couldn't help but notice and admire their strong bond. But one day, Abuelo wasn't there anymore. Nothing makes Alejo feel better. But, maybe, just maybe, one special little neighbor can help.
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WHY?: A STORY FOR KIDS WHO HAVE LOST A PARENT TO SUICIDE
Melissa Allen Heath
With help from his mother, a young boy named Oliver copes with the suicide of his father.
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Lacey Hilliard TALKING ABOUT DEATH
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THINGS
Maryah Greene
When Malcom loses his Pops, he pays homage to his life through the growth and love of plants.
What happens at a funeral or memorial service? These are sometimes held in a church or temple so that the person can be remembered for their life. While many people at the service will be sad and it may seem scary, one way to say good bye at a funeral is to think about the happy times you may have had with the person who is gone.
This book breaks down the topic of death for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation.
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A PARENT’S GUIDE TO MANAGING CHILDHOOD GRIEF
Katie
Lear
In A Parent's Guide to Managing Grief, you'll learn everything you need to know about how children grieve and what you can do to support them during their most difficult moments.