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• The Goodbye Book

  Parr, Todd

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  Explains through simple illustrations and brief text how one might feel after losing a loved one. Good for helping to validate these feelings in a child.

• Maybe Tomorrow?

  Agell, Charlotte

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  Elba carries the black block of grief and sadness wherever she goes--until Norris comes along and helps her to let go of the block and enjoy life again. This tender exploration of loss illuminates how kindness, empathy, and friendship can…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Boy and the Gorilla

  Azúa Kramer, Jackie

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  On the day of his mother’s funeral, a young boy conjures the very visitor he needs to see: a gorilla. Wise and gentle, the gorilla stays on to answer the heart-heavy questions the boy hesitates to ask his father.

• Dance Like a Leaf

  Irving, A. J.,

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  As her grandmother's health declines, a young girl begins to lovingly take the lead in their cozy shared autumn traditions.

• A Walk in the Woods

  Grimes, Nikki

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  A grieving son follows a treasure map his late father left him through the woods they used to explore together.

• Ice Cream With Grandpa

  a Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer's & Dementia, Guide for Parents and Caregivers: Tips for Talking With Children About Dementia, Hospice, Death, and Grief

  Smetana, Laura

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  After his beloved grandpa's health declines and he receives a diagnosis of dementia, a grandson must navigate the changes in their relationship. Through it all, he learns that Grandpa is still Grandpa, and their bond deepens and sweetens through a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Missing Violet

  Swemba, Kelly

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  Mia loses her best friend Violet to illness, and eventually joins with her classmates so they can all process their feelings. Presents the death of a child's friend and the ensuing grief in a realistic way.

• Remembering

  González, Xelena,

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  A child and their family observe the customs of Día de los Angelitos, one of the ritual celebrations of Día de Muertos, to celebrate the life of their beloved dog who passed away. They build a thoughtful ofrenda to help lead the pet’s soul home and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Olive

  Wyatt, Edwina

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  Lilah's beloved cat dies and all she's left with is an olive tree to remember her by. Seasons pass and the tree grows but Lilah is too grief stricken to see its beauty and connection to Olive. Until, one day, in the safety of the tree's branches,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Why?

  a Book for Kids Who Have Lost a Parent to Suicide

  Heath, Melissa Allen

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  A sensitive picture book to help parents and counselors communicate with young children about a parent's suicide.

• A Place to Stay

  a Shelter Story

  Gunti, Erin,

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  Shows readers a women's shelter through the eyes of a young girl, who, with her mother's help, uses her imagination to overcome her anxiety and adjust. Includes factual endnotes detailing various reasons people experience homelessness and the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Jenny Mei Is Sad

  Subisak, Tracy,

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  A picture book about sadness uniquely told from the friend's point of view as she does her best to comfort her friend Jenny Mei.

• The Rabbit Listened

  Doerrfeld, Cori,

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  Emphasizes the importance of simply listening to those going through a tough time.

• The Breaking News

  Reul, Sarah Lynne

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  While her family and community are devastated by a recent tragedy, a young girl learns how to make a difference one small step at a time.

• The Shadow Elephant

  Robert, Nadine

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  A gloomy elephant that wants to be left alone in the shadows ignores other animals' efforts to cheer him, until a mouse asks to rest near him and shares her story of loss.

• The Tunnel

  Howden, Sarah,

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  After something bad happens, a boy feels sad and gray. Mom and Aunt Cheryl try to talk about it, but he feels like running away. The quiet distance gives him the space he needs to see his family's love and start returning home. Useful for starting a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mouseboat

  Theule, Larissa

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  A young girl feels lost after the death of her mother. Dad tries his best to manage everything alone, but things just aren't the same. When they take a trip to their lake house, the girl longs to feel a connection to her mom, and so she takes out…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Grandpa's Stories

  Coelho, Joseph

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  A young girl reflects on a year of exploring and laughing with her beloved Grandpa, remembering many special moments as she seeks a way to honor him after his death.

• Walking Grandma Home

  a Story of Grief, Hope, and Healing

  Flood, Bo

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  When Lee's grandmother passes away, he experiences what it means to lose a loved one and learns how to process his emotions of fear, grief, and joyful remembrance. Includes information for parents, caregivers, and counselors.

• Life Is Like the Wind

  Innes, Shona,

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  Explores the feelings we have when a loved one's life goes away, how we cope with missing them, and how we can celebrate their memory. It also introduces the various things people believe happens to a life that has moved on.