Death of a person
All ages
What’s Heaven is the story of Kate, a little girl whose great-grandma has just died. She seeks answers, and her mother helps her learn about Heaven.
Remembering Mrs. Rossi by Amy Hest J Hest
Grades 3rd-5th
Annie’s mother has passed away and her father and her mother’s students. “This gentle story that captures one third grader’s year reinforces the power of journaling in navigating through life’s changes.
The Purple Ballon by Christpopher Raschka J E Raschka
All ages
This book was created for children who are terminally ill or are grieving. “Without going into specifics, Raschka acknowledges pain and fear, and provides a “What You Can Do to Help” list. “
Michael Rosen’s Sad Book by Michael Rosen J E Rosen
Grades 3rd and up
“This is a personal and moving account of the author’s experiences with grief over the loss of his son and mother and various ways of dealing with the melancholy that attends it. “Sometimes sad is very big. It’s everywhere. All over me.” The gentle text assures readers that despair, anger, and hopelessness are common feelings when dealing with death, but that memories of happier times can elicit a spark of joy and optimism for the future. “
Death of a pet
Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant J E Rylant
Dog Heaven, where there are endless fields for running; clear lakes filled with teasing, honking ducks; and loving angel children playing everywhere. There are tasty biscuits shaped like cats and fluffy cloud beds for sleeping, memory trips back to favorite spots and people, and cozy homes with petting hands. Rylant uses simple, comfortable language and an abundance of careful detail to create a place of warmth and happiness.
I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm J E Wilhelm
Elfie the beloved family dog grew up with it’s family since she was a pup. Elfie gets older and older until one day she does not wake up. This touching tale about a family dog and the bonds we make with our pets will touch your heart. Ada’s Pal by George Lyon J E Lyon
Pre-school to 2nd grade
Ada given to a little girl who had another dog as a present. Ada fits right in with the family and learns to love everyone. Then the pup’s companion passes away and the puppy grieves for it’s furry friend. The vet suggests to the little girl to get another puppy.
No Dogs Allowed! by Bill Wallace J Wallace
Grades 4th-6th
After losing her beloved horse, Dandy, Kristine vows to never get a pet again. Her family gets her a new puppy for her puppy and she is furious! With a new sister on the way, who need a wriggling, messy, noisy yellow ball of fur to look after? But how can an animal-loving girl resist the sweet brown eyes of a puppy that just wants to be loved?
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