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Let's talk about…Death and grief

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Books to help children through grief when a beloved person or pet dies, or to explore feelings and facts about death and loss.

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Something Very Sad Happened

Something Very Sad Happened

A Toddler's Guide to Understanding Death

by Zucker, Bonnie

Book - 2016

Non-fiction for ages 2 to 4. Explains death and loss in a simple and age-appropriate way. Certain words are colour coded to cue you to substitute the name of the person who died. Non-fiction for ages 2 to 4. Explains death and loss in a simple and age-appropriate way. Certain words are colour coded to cue you to substitute the name of the person who died. Show less

Non-fiction for ages 2 to 4. Explains death and loss in a simple and age-appropriate way. Certain words are colour coded to cue you to substitute the name of the person who died. Non-fiction for ages 2 to 4. Explains death and loss in a simple and age-appropriate way. Certain words are colour coded to cue you to substitute the name of the person who died. Show less

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I Miss You

I Miss You

A First Look at Death

by Thomas, Pat

Book - 2001

Non-fiction for ages 4 to 8. Helps young children to understand their loss and come to terms with their feelings. Non-fiction for ages 4 to 8. Helps young children to understand their loss and come to terms with their feelings. Show less

Non-fiction for ages 4 to 8. Helps young children to understand their loss and come to terms with their feelings. Non-fiction for ages 4 to 8. Helps young children to understand their loss and come to terms with their feelings. Show less

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Lifetimes

Lifetimes

A Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children

by Mellonie, Bryan

Book - 1983

Non-fiction for ages 5 to 8. Introduces the concept of a lifetime, in all living things, with a beginning, an end, and in between: living. Non-fiction for ages 5 to 8. Introduces the concept of a lifetime, in all living things, with a beginning, an end, and in between: living. Show less

Non-fiction for ages 5 to 8. Introduces the concept of a lifetime, in all living things, with a beginning, an end, and in between: living. Non-fiction for ages 5 to 8. Introduces the concept of a lifetime, in all living things, with a beginning, an end, and in between: living. Show less

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All Around Us

All Around Us

by Gonzalez, Xelena

Book - 2017

Story for ages 5 and up. A grandfather helps his grandchild see circles all around them, including the circle of life. Story for ages 5 and up. A grandfather helps his grandchild see circles all around them, including the circle of life. Show less

Story for ages 5 and up. A grandfather helps his grandchild see circles all around them, including the circle of life. Story for ages 5 and up. A grandfather helps his grandchild see circles all around them, including the circle of life. Show less

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Where Do They Go?

Where Do They Go?

by Alvarez, Julia

Book - 2016

Non-fiction poetry book for ages 6 and up. Asks the question "when someone dies, where do they go?" The answers it provides ("in the soft falling rain") are abstract rather than concrete. Non-fiction poetry book for ages 6 and up. Asks the question "when someone dies, where do they go?" The answers it provides ("in the soft falling rain") are abstract rather than concrete. Show less

Non-fiction poetry book for ages 6 and up. Asks the question "when someone dies, where do they go?" The answers it provides ("in the soft falling rain") are abstract rather than concrete. Non-fiction poetry book for ages 6 and up. Asks the question "when someone dies, where do they go?" The answers it provides ("in the soft falling rain") are abstract rather than concrete. Show less

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Death Is Stupid

Death Is Stupid

by Higginbotham, Anastasia

Book - 2016

Non-fiction for ages 5 to 8. Acknowledges the emotions and confusion young people commonly experience when someone dies, and describes ways to celebrate love and life. Non-fiction for ages 5 to 8. Acknowledges the emotions and confusion young people commonly experience when someone dies, and describes ways to celebrate love and life. Show less

Non-fiction for ages 5 to 8. Acknowledges the emotions and confusion young people commonly experience when someone dies, and describes ways to celebrate love and life. Non-fiction for ages 5 to 8. Acknowledges the emotions and confusion young people commonly experience when someone dies, and describes ways to celebrate love and life. Show less

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When Dinosaurs Die

When Dinosaurs Die

A Guide to Understanding Death

by Brown, Laurene Krasny

Book - 1996

Non-fiction for ages 5 to 8. Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and ways to honour the memory of someone who has died. Non-fiction for ages 5 to 8. Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and ways to honour the memory of someone who has died. Show less

Non-fiction for ages 5 to 8. Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and ways to honour the memory of someone who has died. Non-fiction for ages 5 to 8. Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and ways to honour the memory of someone who has died. Show less

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What Happens When A Loved One Dies?

What Happens When A Loved One Dies?

Our First Talk About Death

by Roberts, Jillian

Book - 2016

Non-fiction for ages 4 to 6. Introduces the concepts of death, a soul, an afterlife, and grief. Non-fiction for ages 4 to 6. Introduces the concepts of death, a soul, an afterlife, and grief. Show less

Non-fiction for ages 4 to 6. Introduces the concepts of death, a soul, an afterlife, and grief. Non-fiction for ages 4 to 6. Introduces the concepts of death, a soul, an afterlife, and grief. Show less

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After Life

After Life

Ways We Think About Death

by Wilcox, Merrie-Ellen

Book - 2018

Non-fiction for ages 9 to 12. From the publisher: Why do we die? Why can't we live forever? What happens to us after death? Moving between science and cul...Show more Non-fiction for ages 9 to 12. From the publisher: Why do we die? Why can't we live forever? What happens to us after death? Moving between science and culture, After Life: Ways We Think About Death takes a straightforward look at these and other questions. Each chapter includes a brief telling of a death legend, myth or history from a different culture or tradition, and ends with a section on a common theme in our thinking about death, such as rivers and birds in the afterlife, the colors that different cultures use to symbolize death, and ghosts. The text offers suggestions for ways to think about our grief, when to ask for help and how to talk to friends who are grieving. Show less

Non-fiction for ages 9 to 12. From the publisher: Why do we die? Why can't we live forever? What happens to us after death? Moving between science and cul...Show more Non-fiction for ages 9 to 12. From the publisher: Why do we die? Why can't we live forever? What happens to us after death? Moving between science and culture, After Life: Ways We Think About Death takes a straightforward look at these and other questions. Each chapter includes a brief telling of a death legend, myth or history from a different culture or tradition, and ends with a section on a common theme in our thinking about death, such as rivers and birds in the afterlife, the colors that different cultures use to symbolize death, and ghosts. The text offers suggestions for ways to think about our grief, when to ask for help and how to talk to friends who are grieving. Show less

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The Goodbye Book

The Goodbye Book

by Parr, Todd

Book - 2015

Non-fiction for ages 3 to 6. Illustrations and brief text relate how a person might feel when they lose someone they love. Non-fiction for ages 3 to 6. Illustrations and brief text relate how a person might feel when they lose someone they love. Show less

Non-fiction for ages 3 to 6. Illustrations and brief text relate how a person might feel when they lose someone they love. Non-fiction for ages 3 to 6. Illustrations and brief text relate how a person might feel when they lose someone they love. Show less

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There Was A Hole

There Was A Hole

by Lehrhaupt, Adam

Book - 2022

Story for ages 5 and up about feeling sadness or loss, and getting help from a friend to cope. Story for ages 5 and up about feeling sadness or loss, and getting help from a friend to cope. Show less

Story for ages 5 and up about feeling sadness or loss, and getting help from a friend to cope. Story for ages 5 and up about feeling sadness or loss, and getting help from a friend to cope. Show less

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Fred and Red Say Goodbye

Fred and Red Say Goodbye

by Schlichtman, Austin

Book - 2015

Story for ages 4 to 8, plus information for adults on how children of different ages (from babies through pre-teens) react to loss. The story follows a pe...Show more Story for ages 4 to 8, plus information for adults on how children of different ages (from babies through pre-teens) react to loss. The story follows a penguin as he begins to process the news his beloved red balloon is sick and unable to be cured. The simple narrative allows readers to connect with Fred & Red without competing with their own personal experiences of loss. Show less

Story for ages 4 to 8, plus information for adults on how children of different ages (from babies through pre-teens) react to loss. The story follows a pe...Show more Story for ages 4 to 8, plus information for adults on how children of different ages (from babies through pre-teens) react to loss. The story follows a penguin as he begins to process the news his beloved red balloon is sick and unable to be cured. The simple narrative allows readers to connect with Fred & Red without competing with their own personal experiences of loss. Show less

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Good-bye, Bear

Good-bye, Bear

by Chapman, Jane

Book - 2022

Story for ages 4 to 7. Bear's friends find it hard to accept that he's gone, but find comfort when they visit Bear's home. Story for ages 4 to 7. Bear's friends find it hard to accept that he's gone, but find comfort when they visit Bear's home. Show less

Story for ages 4 to 7. Bear's friends find it hard to accept that he's gone, but find comfort when they visit Bear's home. Story for ages 4 to 7. Bear's friends find it hard to accept that he's gone, but find comfort when they visit Bear's home. Show less

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Ida, Always

Ida, Always

by Levis, Caron

Book - 2016

Story for ages 4 to 7. A polar bear in a zoo grieves over the loss of his companion. Story for ages 4 to 7. A polar bear in a zoo grieves over the loss of his companion. Show less

Story for ages 4 to 7. A polar bear in a zoo grieves over the loss of his companion. Story for ages 4 to 7. A polar bear in a zoo grieves over the loss of his companion. Show less

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The Boy and the Gorilla

The Boy and the Gorilla

by Azúa Kramer, Jackie

Book - 2020

Story for ages 4 to 6. A grieving boy talks with an imaginary gorilla about death and the loss of his mother. Story for ages 4 to 6. A grieving boy talks with an imaginary gorilla about death and the loss of his mother. Show less

Story for ages 4 to 6. A grieving boy talks with an imaginary gorilla about death and the loss of his mother. Story for ages 4 to 6. A grieving boy talks with an imaginary gorilla about death and the loss of his mother. Show less

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Where Are You?

Where Are You?

A Child's Book About Loss

by Olivieri, Laura

Book - 2007

Story for ages 3 to 8. A boy grieves for a member of his family, replaying memories and feeling absences. Story for ages 3 to 8. A boy grieves for a member of his family, replaying memories and feeling absences. Show less

Story for ages 3 to 8. A boy grieves for a member of his family, replaying memories and feeling absences. Story for ages 3 to 8. A boy grieves for a member of his family, replaying memories and feeling absences. Show less

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The Tiny Star

by Fox, Mem

Book - 2021

Story for ages 4 and up. A star falls to Earth and becomes a baby, who grows up to be a beloved old person. When they die they become a star in the sky again, lifting the hearts of all they watch over. Story for ages 4 and up. A star falls to Earth and becomes a baby, who grows up to be a beloved old person. When they die they become a star in the sky again, lifting the hearts of all they watch over. Show less

Story for ages 4 and up. A star falls to Earth and becomes a baby, who grows up to be a beloved old person. When they die they become a star in the sky again, lifting the hearts of all they watch over. Story for ages 4 and up. A star falls to Earth and becomes a baby, who grows up to be a beloved old person. When they die they become a star in the sky again, lifting the hearts of all they watch over. Show less

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Grandma and the Moon's Hidden Secret

Grandma and the Moon's Hidden Secret

by Verissimo, Jumoke

Book - 2022

Story for ages 4 and up. Aduke is deeply sad when her beloved grandmother dies, then comforted to see that Grandma is now part of the shining moon. Story for ages 4 and up. Aduke is deeply sad when her beloved grandmother dies, then comforted to see that Grandma is now part of the shining moon. Show less

Story for ages 4 and up. Aduke is deeply sad when her beloved grandmother dies, then comforted to see that Grandma is now part of the shining moon. Story for ages 4 and up. Aduke is deeply sad when her beloved grandmother dies, then comforted to see that Grandma is now part of the shining moon. Show less

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Cry Heart, but Never Break

Cry Heart, but Never Break

by Ringtved, Glenn

Book - 2016

Story for ages 5 or 6 to 8. Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings plan to keep Death from taking her away. But Death arrives at their home...Show more Story for ages 5 or 6 to 8. Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings plan to keep Death from taking her away. But Death arrives at their home gently, and shares a story that helps the children realize the value of loss to life and the importance of being able to say goodbye. Show less

Story for ages 5 or 6 to 8. Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings plan to keep Death from taking her away. But Death arrives at their home...Show more Story for ages 5 or 6 to 8. Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings plan to keep Death from taking her away. But Death arrives at their home gently, and shares a story that helps the children realize the value of loss to life and the importance of being able to say goodbye. Show less

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Duck, Death and the Tulip

Duck, Death and the Tulip

by Erlbruch, Wolf

Book - 2011

Story for ages 7 through adult. A duck strikes up a friendship with Death. Death is shown as a part of life and speaks matter-of-factly about the inevitability of death. Story for ages 7 through adult. A duck strikes up a friendship with Death. Death is shown as a part of life and speaks matter-of-factly about the inevitability of death. Show less

Story for ages 7 through adult. A duck strikes up a friendship with Death. Death is shown as a part of life and speaks matter-of-factly about the inevitability of death. Story for ages 7 through adult. A duck strikes up a friendship with Death. Death is shown as a part of life and speaks matter-of-factly about the inevitability of death. Show less

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Missing Mummy

Missing Mummy

by Cobb, Rebecca

Book - 2011

Story for ages 4 to 7. Deals with the loss of a parent from a child's point of view. Also focuses on the positive: the recognition that the child is still part of a family, and that his memories of his mother are to be treasured. Story for ages 4 to 7. Deals with the loss of a parent from a child's point of view. Also focuses on the positive: the recognition that the child is still part of a family, and that his memories of his mother are to be treasured. Show less

Story for ages 4 to 7. Deals with the loss of a parent from a child's point of view. Also focuses on the positive: the recognition that the child is still part of a family, and that his memories of his mother are to be treasured. Story for ages 4 to 7. Deals with the loss of a parent from a child's point of view. Also focuses on the positive: the recognition that the child is still part of a family, and that his memories of his mother are to be treasured. Show less

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One Wave at A Time

One Wave at A Time

A Story About Grief and Healing

by Thompson, Holly

Book - 2018

Story for ages 5 to 8. A boy describes his waves of feelings after the death of his father, and how he is learning to cope and remember. Story for ages 5 to 8. A boy describes his waves of feelings after the death of his father, and how he is learning to cope and remember. Show less

Story for ages 5 to 8. A boy describes his waves of feelings after the death of his father, and how he is learning to cope and remember. Story for ages 5 to 8. A boy describes his waves of feelings after the death of his father, and how he is learning to cope and remember. Show less

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Samantha Jane's Missing Smile

Samantha Jane's Missing Smile

A Story About Coping With the Loss of A Parent

by Kaplow, Julie B.

Book - 2007

Story for ages 5 to 9. When Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died, she begins to feel better. Includes a note to parents. Story for ages 5 to 9. When Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died, she begins to feel better. Includes a note to parents. Show less

Story for ages 5 to 9. When Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died, she begins to feel better. Includes a note to parents. Story for ages 5 to 9. When Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died, she begins to feel better. Includes a note to parents. Show less

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The Scar

The Scar

by Moundlic, Charlotte

Book - 2011

Story for ages 5 to 8. When his mother dies, a little boy is angry but does everything he can to hold onto his memory of her, even as he tries to help his father and grandmother cope. Story for ages 5 to 8. When his mother dies, a little boy is angry but does everything he can to hold onto his memory of her, even as he tries to help his father and grandmother cope. Show less

Story for ages 5 to 8. When his mother dies, a little boy is angry but does everything he can to hold onto his memory of her, even as he tries to help his father and grandmother cope. Story for ages 5 to 8. When his mother dies, a little boy is angry but does everything he can to hold onto his memory of her, even as he tries to help his father and grandmother cope. Show less

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Michael Rosen's Sad Book

Michael Rosen's Sad Book

by Rosen, Michael

Book - 2005

Non-fiction for ages 7 and up. Michael Rosen tells about all the emotions that accompany his sadness over the death of his son, and how he tries to cope. Non-fiction for ages 7 and up. Michael Rosen tells about all the emotions that accompany his sadness over the death of his son, and how he tries to cope. Show less

Non-fiction for ages 7 and up. Michael Rosen tells about all the emotions that accompany his sadness over the death of his son, and how he tries to cope. Non-fiction for ages 7 and up. Michael Rosen tells about all the emotions that accompany his sadness over the death of his son, and how he tries to cope. Show less

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