Death and grief Books

Have you ever seen a red cardinal bird? Discover what happens when a playful cardinal bird comes into a young boy's life as a symbol of his lost loved one. Share in the special message the cardinal brings to him with each brief but meaningful...

When life suddenly changes, Tamiya needs some extra love and support to help her navigate through her grief. With the help of her mother and a magical birthday gift, Tamiya goes on a grand adventure to an enchanted garden. There she will meet new...

This story tells the experience of a little girl who lost her family in a fire and she had to travel many miles to live with an aunt in another town. She felt sad, guilty and confused and struggled to find her religious identity.Coping Skills is about...

In this beautiful children's picture book, Granny is fondly remembered even after she has passed away. The brown blanket she always covered her grandbaby with when putting her to sleep continues to bring her grandchild warmth and comfort. It soothes her...

A closeted Australian teen learns that there are some things love alone can't conquer in this novel for fans of Heartstopper, Adam Silvera, and Sophie Gonzales.Everyone knows Carter Cantwell: brainiac, music nerd, school captain. Total overachiever. What...

Where Do All the Pets Go? An inclusive coloring book with interactive activities to help children navigate the loss of a beloved animal companion. Where Do All the Pets Go? Good Question! One day our pets will leave us, and it's ok to feel sad or mad or...

When Annie Spencer's little brother is diagnosed with a brain tumor, her life changes overnight. Her family is plunged into a world of uncertainty and pain, and they all must cope with new and difficult situations. What happens to a family in the midst...

Grief can be painful and difficult to predict or understand. This is the story of one child's magical journey to the realization that their special bond, which seemed lost when their brother died, is actually still present in the love and memories that...

Jack vermisst seinen Opa jeden Tag. Als der Luftballon platzt, den seine Mutter gekauft hat, um ihn aufzumuntern, ist ihm das alles zu viel. Aber einige weise Worte von Oma helfen Jack, sich zu verabschieden und zu verstehen, dass die Erinnerung an...

Children grieve differently. For Lyriq, it was in stages of remembering her dog traveling and returning until one day, he ceased to return. Though the shock was difficult, she was able to use her imagination along with beliefs that were shared in a...

After a smooth jump to Dimension 9, Chase, Alyx, and chimera pup, Bo, discover that this world's peaceful existence only extends as far as the local high school. A different kind of battle wages there, and the identity of the school bully is a surprise...

A tale about our pets and coping with their absense. This children's book handles the topic of grieving the loss of pet in a fun, uplifting, and creative way. Losing a pet can be hard for any child; that's why DogStar is here to help.

IngramSpark Bestselling Indie Young Adult Fiction BookA Kirkus Review's Best BookBooklife Prize Semi-Finalist"Why does everything have to be so complicated? Why? Monsters! That's why! They stick their scungy little noses into everything!"In this gripping...

Through her grief, in search of solace, a young girl speaks to her grandmother in Heaven. She longs for comfort; will she find it?How does a child process the loss of a loved one? In this touching and beautifully illustrated book, author Megan Helliwell...

Ivan is ready to end it all. After a failed attempt on his life, Ivan is forcibly admitted to psychiatric care, where he battles with friends, family, and doctors, as he strives to finish what he started. While adhering to the ward's strict regime, Ivan...

After the loss of his grandmother in 2020, the author spent a lot of time talking with his children about life and death and what might happen after. These are all natural thing to ponder and talk about, but they're not always brought up. This story...

Life brings many challenges and difficult situations. As adults we have the experience, confidence and mechanisms to cope with complex issues. However, when the responsibility arises for guiding a child though a difficult time or familial loss, the...

An anthology of four stories, among them one about the Bat's burial; which was turned into a big event despite the fact that Bat was unknown to other animals.

This book is a social-emotional learning book about the different stages of losing a family member or a pet. This book has a happy unpredictable ending. This book is for children and adults of all ages. This book, Poor Max, is based on a true story too.

Das Buch geht auf den kurzen Besuch eines Sternenkindes auf der Erde ein.Ein kleiner Stern leuchtet am Himmel und stellt eines Tages fest, dass ihm eine wichtige Erfahrung fehlt. Er möchte wissen, was es heißt zu lieben und geliebt zu werden. Dazu...

After losing her beloved grandfather, a little girl is reminded of many happy memories with him as she explores the outside world. Her keen observations share how God uniquely provides for each of his creations. She sees how even the tiny ladybug is...

The magical full moonlights the underwater pathto the Mermaid PortalOf the forgotten golden cityWhen eleven-year-old Celline finds a pearl bracelet on the beach, it leads her to discover an old family secret.This secret will change her life forever, in...

A delightful story of a young girl, Emily, dealing with the recent death of her best friend, Grandma Holly. She sets out on a quest to make something very special in memory of her and the search to find what she needs.Why doesn't Emily  want to...

After Buddy lost his dad, he knew Mama and Grandpa were the most important part of his life. With Christmas coming, he was working on something special for Mama. He had been taught the importance of love for his family and for God. In his story we find...

This book helps to answer the questions, where did my pet go and did he go to heaven? Even adults have this query. Anyone who owns or has owned a pet knows the love and devotion that pet gives us. And we all know too well how attached we become to our...

The Omega Ghost is a story about friendship and what it means to be a friend. It is the story about things lost and then found, the things in both life and death that really matter, the things that are meant to last. This book is also about heartbreak...

This book is based on a true story that can bring hope to someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. It is meant to encourage everyone to trust in God’s perfect timing and wait on Him.

The perfect daddy daughter book!Fatherhood is defined by memories of playing catch in the front yard, cooking breakfast in pajamas, flying kites at the beach, teaching your daughter how to ride a bike, and dancing with her at her wedding.This precious...

It is hard to say goodbye. If you don't get to say goodbye, it is even worse. There are all those things you wanted to say. There are all those things you wanted to do together... "I Never Got to Say Goodbye" addresses the Christian view of death and...

In this emotionally candid contemporary YA, author Jen Malone delves into the world of a teen whose life is brought to an abrupt halt when she learns she's in dire need of an organ transplant. Hard-charging and irrepressible, eighteen-year-old Amelia...

When Feather, a rescued ten pound chihuahua, loses her human mother to cancer, her life comes to a grinding halt. After months of mourning and yearning, Feather awakens from a dream where the ancient Egyptian God, Anubis, claims to have an urgent message...

Sampson becomes lonely after losing his big brother and best friend Frankie. Until . . . a new puppy named Milo arrives. Sampson soon discovers that Milo is missing manners. Remembering how Frankie taught him manners, Sampson takes on his new role of...

¿MUERTE? DEFINE LA MUERTE."Tienes leucemia""Eso es lo que dijo el doctor. Mamá y papá se lo han tomado tan mal, que se pelean. Me siento impotente. Tal vez por eso recurrí al Padre Thomas. Pero me ha dado una estampa de Carlo Acutis, como si un chico...

A week ago, Jewel Jacob's biggest worry was making it into the Teen Arts Show. So how did the talented freshman wake up in a hospital bed with pain shooting up her arms and no memory of hurting herself? Stuck in a support group circle with other kids who...

When Ted-D’s daddy wants to take Ted-D and Momma to the park to play on Ted-D’s birthday, Ted-D doesn’t want to go. Why? Because this is the first time ever that Ted-D will be celebrating his birthday without Grandma and Grandpa. With a...

Children will delight in God's promise of heaven where Jesus builds their forever home in this colorful book that reminds them of his great love. Your Home in Heaven ...  • Teaches about God's promise of heaven. • Comforts...

Pamela Hillan and Penelope Dyan, lifelong friends who used to like to pretend they were in a Nancy Drew book when they were kids, are back again, all grown up (and then some); and they are still pretending! And this is exactly why the Jan and Jenny books...

When you understand the concept of oneness, and how it impacts intimacy - you look at life and death differently. Rich Okun was lucky enough to share Annie's Journey and to write and paint their experience to oneness. In this journey, Annie taught Rich ...

Sally and her beloved dog Ruby have a very special friendship. But when Ruby dies and crosses the Rainbow Bridge, Sally has a difficult time coping with the loss of her pet. Beautifully illustrated by the author, Ruby Crosses the Rainbow Bridge is a warm...

Always Near is a story about a young playful girl Marie May who lost her father. Despite our loved ones being in Heaven, this story teaches us that they are always near and close to our hearts. Ideal for children who are dealing with grief and loss.

Eight-year-old Jamie Reed closes her eyes in the hospital and reopens them in a forest of birch trees. From behind a tree pops a miniature sort of cow with a small antler at her forehead, who introduces herself as Mrs. Tipperwillow.On that first golden...

"The book shows how, for those who are blind, attitudes about blindness play an important part in the success of everything in life. Laurie has to work through her own attitudes about herself when others treat her differently because she is blind. ...I...

Ready to start a new holiday tradition; you will be.  This charming tale from the beach will warm your heart and fill it with goodwill toward others! Sandy's interactions with her friends will inspire you to be less biased, more adaptive,...

On the morning King Griff and Queen Marie's tribe awoke to find their best friends had passed away, they all wondered what they would do without their wise, and magically-talented leaders. The lion tribe thought for sure that they would be lost without...

In Searching for Sancocho, immigrant youth authors Jamileth and Mario wanted to write a book that celebrated the deep connection of family recipes and honored their lost loved ones. Aurora misses her abuela, who recently passed away. Neighbors and...

Georgia is having a hard time. A really hard time. Her best friend, Sienna, has passed away. She's shutting down in school, ignoring texts from her friends, and won't even eat her Chicken Alfredo (her favorite!) for dinner. Her mother knows she's hurting...