Full of practical strategies, this storybook for children aged 5-9 addresses loss, grief and hope. Written from the perspective of…
A Sky of Diamonds
Book Categories: Death/Loss
Aarvy Aardvark Finds Hope – A Read Aloud Story for People of All Ages About Loving and Losing, Friendship and Hope
Our classic Read-Aloud Story for people of all ages about loving & losing, friendship & hope. Aarvy has lost his…
After Charlotte’s Mom Died
A sensitive and helpful story discusses the fearful and uncertain feelings of a six-year-old child after the sudden loss of…
All About Grief
What is grief? Where does it come from? Will I ever be OK again? Grief. It is a normal, natural…
Ben’s Flying Flowers
When Emily loses her brother after a long illness, she feels alone, angry, and very, very sad. With the understanding…
Beyond Tears: Living After Losing a Child (Revised Edition)
Meant to comfort and give direction to bereaved parents, Beyond Tears is written by nine mothers who have each lost…
Can You Hear Me Smiling? A Child Grieves A Sister
Nine year old Aariane tells the story of her 12 year old sister’s illness and death. Touches on their close…
Daddy’s Promise
Daddy’s Promise is about a little boy’s journey of discovery after the death of his father. Jesse is angry and…
Gentle Willow
This book was written for children who may not survive their illness. This comforting story will also help all children…
Grief Is Like A Snowflake
After the death of his father, Little Tree learns to cope with his loss, with the love and support of…
Helping Children Grieve (DVD)
This video resource offers helpful information to adults (parents, caregivers, professionals) on how to help children of all ages grieve…
Helping Parents Grieve – Finding New Life after the Death of a Child (DVD)
Helping Parent’s Grieve is for any parent who has experienced the death of a child and for those who aim…
How It Feels When A Parent Dies
In this moving and insightful book about what it means to children when a parent dies. Eighteen children, boys and girls,…
I Have a Question about Death: A Book for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Other Special Needs
“What does it mean when someone dies?” “Why did someone I love have to die?” This book asks questions like…
I Miss You: Grief and Mental Health Books for Kids
A gentle, trusted picture book for helping children (ages 4–7) understand death, grief, and hope―recommended by parents, teachers, and child…
I Wish I Could Hold Your Hand, A Child’s Guide To Grief And Loss
Warm and comforting book gently helps grieving children identify their feelings. From denial and anger to guilt and sadness and…
Ida, Always
Gus lives in a big park in the middle of an even bigger city, and he spends his days with…
Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute? Explaining (sudden) death in words very young children can understand.
This honest, sensitive and beautifully illustrated picture book is designed to help explain the concept of death to children aged…
It Must Hurt A Lot
Describes a boy’s reactions of anger, grief, and eventual acceptance when his dog dies. Includes suggestions to parents for helping…
It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand
When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world, here is the first thing to know: there is nothing wrong…
Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way To Explain Death To Children
A moving book for children of all ages, even parents too. It lets us explain life and death in a sensitive,…
Luna’s Red Hat
It is a beautiful spring day, and Luna is having a picnic in the park with her family, wearing her…
Michael Rosen’s Sad Book
Sad things happen to everyone, and sometimes people feel sad for no reason at all. What makes Michael Rosen sad…
Molly’s Rosebush
A gentle, honest story about Molly, whose mother suffers a miscarriage. In an introduction, Cohn talks to parents about how…