Bereavement and Grief for Young Readers

Updated November 20, 2023
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When dinosaurs die : a guide to understanding death
Brown, Laurene Krasny.
Paper Book
For over 25 years, families have used When Dinosaurs Die to explain death, dying, and coping with grief and loss -- from the creators of the beloved Dino Tales: Life Guide for Families series, which has sold over 1.5 million copies. Straightforward and comprehensive, this...
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.<...
Goodbye : a first conversation about grief
Madison, Megan
Paper Book
A picture book edition of the board book about grief, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic...
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...
One wave at a time : a story about grief and healing
Thompson, Holly
Paper Book
After his father dies, Kai experiences all kinds of emotions: sadness, anger, fear, guilt. Sometimes they crash and mix together. Other times, there are no emotions at all--just flatness. As Kai and his family adjust to life without Dad, the waves still roll in. But with the help of friends...
The memory string
Bunting, Eve
Paper Book
Each button on Laura's memory string represents a piece of her family history. The buttons Laura cherishes the most belonged to her mother--a button from her prom dress, a white one off her wedding dress, and a single small button from the nightgown she was wearing on the day she died. When the...

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