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Bereavement and Grief for Young Readers
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Updated November 20, 2023
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Fluffy and the stars
Redvers, Tunchai
Paper Book
Key Selling Points The loss of a beloved pet is something many children and families experience. This story offers a gentle introduction to coping with grief. The story will resonate with readers of diverse beliefs and backgrounds. The main character is nonbinary.<...
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Goodbye : a first conversation about grief
Madison, Megan
Paper Book
Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of grief. This book aims to normalize the topic of death by discussing what it means and how it feels...
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The goodbye book
Parr, Todd
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr comes this poignant and reassuring story about loss. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and...
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The immortal jellyfish
Miao, Sang
Paper Book
Where do we go when we die? Use this vibrantly illustrated story to guide your kids through the grieving process, with the help of a jellyfish that eternally regenerates and a young boy missing his grandfather. When a young boy's grandfather dies suddenly, he feels overwhelmed...
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All from a walnut
Paquette, Ammi-Joan
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When Emilia finds a walnut one morning, Grandpa tells her the story behind it: of his journey across the ocean to a new home, with only one small bag and a nut in his pocket. "I planted my little tree in good brown soil, so it would grow strong here forever." "In this house?...
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