Death and grief Books

A young girl's life changes in an instant when she finds out her mother passes away. Through her journey of loss, she experiences new and difficult emotions while struggling to understand how this could happen to someone so small. The endless thoughts...

The Moon Looks Like Cheese is a beautifully illustrated children's book that tells the story of how Grandma mouse saw that the moon looked like a giant piece of cheese one night as she was getting ready to sleep. She runs to tell her family all about it...

This book helps caregivers talk to children about the many things they might be feeling, thinking, and wondering about after a death. It is a great conversation starter and helps kids understand that feelings can show up in many different ways. This book...

When a distraught young boy notices another family walking down the street, he finds himself facing off with his emotions. Unsure of what to do or how to feel, he opens up to his mother. Together they navigate the difficult conversation about the reality...

Magic is a weapon. Reality is shifting. Nowhere to hide.Everything is on the line as war is on the horizon.Calista Knight has grown from the naive but curious girl she once was. Now, she must face her magical dreams as they cross over to the real world...

Twelve-year-old Tasha and six-year-old Irina have nothing in common -except for the fact they shared a hospital room in Russia. Yet, somehow their differences -including a language barrier -isn't what Tasha recalls when she returns home to Ohio. She...

Letters to Heaven follows two young girls on their journey to overcome and cope with grief after the loss of their father. Throughout the story, the girls use creative thinking skills to find a way to express their feelings in a way that continues to...

"Ham's BIG Adventure" is a children's book that was written as a dedication to the author's, late best friend, Jamie Myers. To continue his legacy and good will, the book centers around themes of coping with loss, grief, loneliness, and depression in...

When Moon tells Flowerfox, barely out of puphood, that his world is changing, he isn't sure what to make of it. He can't begin to imagine the wonders, struggles, and heartbreak awaiting him over the course of the next year. But because he is a...

Quando o George escreve as coisas, destaca suas palavras preferidas em negrito. As palavras de que ele não gosta, escreve em letras pequenas e bem magrinhas.Ele adora a escola, mas detesta o Carl, que é malvado e gosta de colocar medo nas outras crianças...

Por meio de letras de música do universo pop, a autora retrata o universo adolescente com todos os seus problemas. Depois da morte de seu amigo, Sam parece um fantasma vagando pelos corredores da escola o que não é muito diferente de antes. Ele sabe que...

Alguns segredos são fortes o bastante para destruir vocêO relacionamento de Clara com Christian é intenso desde o começo e diferente de tudo o que ela já havia experimentado. No entanto, o que começa como um grande afeto rapidamente se transforma em...

Dagen før Olivers bursdag slutter gullfisken Bobla å bevege seg, og mamma setter seg ned med Oliver for å snakke om hva som skjer når livet tar slutt.En oppløftende bok om døden, og den første av 20 bøker i "En Serie Om Sensitive Temaer For Barn". Passer...

Dagen innan Olivers födelsedag slutar guldfisken Bubblan att röra på sig, och mamma sätter sig ner med Oliver för att prata om vad som händer när livet tar slut.En upplyftande bok om döden, och den första av 20 böcker i "En Serie Om Känsliga Teman För...

Lisa und Opa sind ein tolles Team. Sie unternehmen viele Dinge, besonders die Kunst hat es ihnen beiden angetan. Aber dann verändert sich Opa immer mehr. Eine Krankheit, die Demenz heißt nimmt mehr und mehr Besitz von ihm ein. Zusammen finden Lisa und...

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one' s soul remains unawakened."-Anatole FranceWhen I was ten years old, I experienced my first loss: my precious yellow cat named Dandy. Unfortunately, loss is a part of life, and it's important to have good...

"You told me before that you'd never regret meeting me. Do you still feel that way now?"Party? Cake? Friends? No, for Sakura Takeshi, her eighteenth birthday was spent meticulously preparing for her coming death. But all of her planning...

For fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and We Were Liars comes a tale of redemption from YA author Annie Fox. True friendship is put to the test when Nicole's untimely death leads to more questions than answers. Sixteen-year-old Nicole had enough...

Following the death of one of his dads, Vincent is left with emotions he's never felt before. The HURT is too big and Vincent is lost in the RED of his pain and anger-that is, until he meets The Helping Heroes. Together they uncover Vincent's...

The message of this beautifully illustrated book is: seasons change, the moon goes round and so does life and to feel sad, bad or mad at the death of someone close are normal emotions that help heal, memories comfort and love lives on.This book gently...

Puddle Jumper Publishing helps caring adults support grieving children. This carefully crafted story will help you find the words to talk about death from suicide with a young child (aged 4-12). The story uses nature elements and child-friendly rhymes...

Mommy Says I Have a Brother is designed to open up a conversation with your children about a sibling they may or may not have met, making it easier for them to ask questions and learn about a special person that is no longer here with them.

I Have Angels - In Memory Of Our Loved OnesMultiple Angel Edition"I Have Angels," a heartfelt and comforting children's picture book designed to support young children (ages 0-7) who have experienced the loss of loved ones. This beautifully illustrated...

A year after Willow and Jack lost their mom, they decide to set out on an adventure in search of Heaven. They pack their bags and go to the park, eat at the Dairy Bar, and lay down on the path to look up at the clouds. Even though the two children miss...

Sometimes people we love very much have to leave us, and it can be difficult to understand why they've left and where they've gone. Do you want to know a secret? Just look up. In the sky, above the clouds and stretch of blue, are all the loved ones we've...

This is a book for families that have a baby die suddenly for any reason.When adults want to support their child and make sure their worries and questions are addressed, this book...-uses gentle honest words to start conversations-supports a variety of...

Two devout teenagers faced love amid tragedy circa 1969. An Army enlistment during the Vietnam Conflict promised career opportunities but tore their dreams apart.As a Roman Catholic, Nancy knew better than to succumb to temptation. She was following the...

"Grammy Lamby's in your heart,Her love for you will never part.She lives on through the love she left.Her time with you was her greatest gift."Walk alongside little Lamby as he comes to terms with the loss of his beloved Grammy Lamby and discovers the...

"Like an eagle spreading its wings, Nana lifted her arms to zoom across the grass. 'Someday," she called, 'we'll all leave these Earthsuits behind to get our brand-new Heavensuits.'"How do you explain death and dying to kids to help heal their broken...

Wheaton, South Dakota, doesn't seem like the place to reverse the downward spiral of Josh Cooper's life. A drunk driver killed his brother two years ago. His parents' fighting escalated until his father moved out. Now his parents are moving to Wheaton to...

When Grandpa and Mimi lost their memories, we promised to remember for them. We have stories, keepsakes, and pictures in all shapes in sizes to help us. We keep the memory keepers for them now. Alzheimer's has impacted our families in ways that we...

Katrina and Kevin are overjoyed when they receive their little red dachshund puppy, Ginger. They all grow up together, playing, learning, and becoming best friends. But when Ginger has an accident, the twins learn that even the best-loved dogs don't live...

Fly Free, Sam is a heartfelt children's picture book that follows a young boy as he fondly remembers the wonderful times he shared with his beloved pet bird, Sam. Through gentle storytelling and beautiful illustrations, this book helps children navigate...

After her dad is tragically killed, Dakota Moore's mom moves her to northern Minnesota, where Dak discovers an outcast classmate may be a reclusive miracle worker. She thinks she found him too late. The truth is, she met him just in time. Now,...

Heaven is a place where one can enjoy the afterlife. Or so thinks award-winning author Shutta Crum. When asked about death by a grandchild, she imagined the perfect grandparent heaven. A place where grandmothers and grandfathers have fun. In Grandpa...

Heaven is a place where one can have fun. Or so thinks award-winning author Shutta Crum. When asked about death by one of her grandchildren, she imagined the perfect heaven. A place where grandmothers play hockey, have iguanas as pets, jump rope, find...

Today I was angry. Mum said it’s okay to be angry. We get angry because we want something we can’t have. I want Jimmy here to play with me.Jimmy is gone now. I miss him lots. Searching for Seashells is a comforting and gentle story that...

Join Pup Lilo on a heartwarming mission to bring back the sparkle in Mo's eyes, proving that true friendship can start to mend the deepest of wounds.Pup Lilo, and her best friend, Mo, are neighbours who love to play in their gardens. But one day, Mo is...

My name is Macsen Lee, and this is my story.After one year on Earth, God brought me home to a magical place called heaven, and he granted me the gift of being everywhere! My family misses me, but I am with them every day. I am in the flowers in the...

Bubbles for David got its start as the author and her granddaughter blew bubbles high into the sky from the front porch, and Emma curiously asked, "Grandma, can bubbles fly all the way up to heaven?" But the story's plot evolved later, built around...

Wilbur the beach pig lived to almost 12 years old on the island of St Kitts. During his life Wilbur made many friends and had many adventures with the other animals he met on the beach; Lion Paw, Oliver and Shylo just to name a few. He was loved by all...

Peggy loved spending time with Nanna. They created homes for ladybirds, jumped and jived under the jacaranda tree and pruned Nanna's roses.This is a connective story about the loss of a beloved grandparent, the wind-like nature of grief and how God...

Join Super Jonny and Bear as they take us on a delightful tour of ward seventeen. Another Super Jonny adventure, this time in rhyme!Come inside! The tour starts here,tour starts here, tour starts here.Come inside! The tour starts here,bring your carer...

"Grief Waves" is a therapist-approved book in verse designed to help kids notice grief with the support of a trusted adult, and to notice the many ways grief shows up in a kid's life. Typically we speak of grief when we speak of death, but the goal of...

One day everyone will die, but it's terrifying when you know the exact time. The countdown to death will leave you in a dilemma whether to enjoy the remaining time & live in the illusion of life, or to interpret the process of death & leave the illusion...