Explaining Death to Young Children
Because her mom's death causes six-year-old Charlotte to feel sad, mad, and scared, she and her dad visit a therapist who helps them acknowledge and express their feelings. JE Fic Spe
Suggested for ages 5 - 7
Badger's friends are sad when he dies, but they treasure the legacies he left them. JE Fic Var
Suggested for ages 3 - 6
When her best friend, an old lady named Miss Lilly, passes away Sara learns that the memory of a loved one never dies. JE Fic Car
Suggested for ages 3 - 6
Bessie misses her grandmother when she dies, but when Bessie grows up, she has a little girl of her own who looks and behaves just like Grandma. JE Fic Lim
Suggested for ages 4 - 7
Everett Anderson has a difficult time coming to terms with his grief after his father dies. JE Fic Cli
Suggested for ages 4 - 7
When Francie's Great-Granny Annabel dies of Alzheimer's disease, Francie finds a way to help people remember the real person rather than the shell she had become as the disease ran its course. JE Fic Kro
Suggested for ages 4 - 7
After the death of her Indian great-grandmother, Jamie remembers the many special things the old woman shared with her about the natural world. JE Fic Bru
Suggested for ages 7 - 11
Two friends who lose parents, one suddenly in an accident and one by illness, learn to deal with their grief. J155.937 Po
Suggested for ages 4 - 7
A boy asks others how they felt when his grandfather died and then shares his own feelings. JE Fic Yol
Suggested for ages 4 - 7
Grandpa Abe enters Sarah's life as her grandmother's boyfriend, becomes her grandfather by marriage, and enriches her life before leaving it. JE Fic Rus
Suggested for ages 3 - 7
Even though Harry's mother died when he was one, he still has loving family members who can tell him how brave and wonderful she was. JBR Por
Suggested for ages 3 - 7
"Dr. Schaefer, working with child psychologists and trauma experts, and drawing on more than three decades of experience with families in crisis, has put together a practical guide for anyone who works or lives with children -- parents, care-givers, counselors, or teachers -- for dealing with children's inevitable questions about loss and change, life and death." adult 155.937 Sc
Provides advice on surviving the death of a parent and suggests what feelings and behavior to expect from others. J155.937 We
Suggested for ages 5 - 7
Four-year-old Tommy enjoys his relationship with both his grandmother and great-grandmother, but eventually learns to face their inevitable deaths. JE Fic DeP
Suggested for ages 4 - 7
A young girl copes with the death of her grandfather by remembering all the things she loved about him. Includes information about funeral customs of various religions. JE Fic Zal
Suggested for ages 3 - 7
On her first summer visit to her grandmother since her grandfather's death, Leah is saddened by his absence, but Gramm helps her learn how to remember Poppy with joy. JE Fic Hes
Suggested for ages 3 - 7
Seven-year-old Suzie is curious and fearful about what Grandma's funeral will be like. J155.937 Th
Suggested for ages 5 - 7
As Sophie grows bigger and her grandfather gets smaller, they continue to love each other very much. JE Fic Fox
Suggested for ages 3 - 7
Pa Lia and her classmates share memories of Stinky Stern, the second-grade bully, after he dies in a bike accident. J Fic Edw
Suggested for ages 6 - 9
"Whether through war, a natural disaster, or the serious illness of a loved one or pet, many children must face the reality of death much sooner than their parents would like. This book is designed to help parents and children talk about this difficult time." adult 155.937 Gr
After her great-grandmother's death, a young girl learns about heaven by asking her mother all kinds of questions. JE Fic Shr
Suggested for ages 4 - 7
