Grief and Loss: Picture books for young children

  1. Books about the loss of a pet or a loved one, grief, death and dying for the very young.

Updated February 14, 2026
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Grief and Loss: Picture books for young children

  1. Books about the loss of a pet or a loved one, grief, death and dying for the very young.

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Where are you, Brontë?
DePaola, Tomie
Paper Book
Five starred reviews! "A gentle delight, simultaneously honoring both the dog dePaola lost and the artist we lost in turn." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) This touching story about love, loss, and remembrance in the wake of losing a beloved pet is the...
Beneath
Doerrfeld, Cori
Paper Book
In this stunning story from New York Times bestselling creator Cori Doerrfeld, a child and their grandfather take a walk in the woods and discover more about themselves. Finn is in a horrible mood and doesn't want to talk about it. After some persuading, though, they...
Our lake
Kang, Angie
Paper Book
CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK * A tender and vulnerable exploration of love and loss that follows two boys as they take their first trip back to the lake without their father, from debut author-illustrator Angie Kang. Today, Brother is taking me up to swim in the lake like Father used...
Just what to do
Lukoff, Kyle
Paper Book
A tender picture book about grief and the many ways to offer comfort in sad times, from Newbery Honor-winner Kyle Lukoff. When you see someone sad, it's only natural to want to cheer them up. But how? Some people like hugs but others don't. Sometimes a joke is more comforting...
The goodbye book
Parr, Todd
Paper Book
This title shows readers the emotions they might feel after a loss, and that someone will always be there to support them. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.
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