A Loving Left With Me: The Death of a Grandparent Blog Post
…everything has a cycle, and that death is important in order to enjoy life. He tells an allegory about Grief and Sorrow marrying with Joy and Delight — there is…
No Man Is An Island: Books For Helping Children After A Tragedy Blog Post
…Bob Staake. [divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”3″ divider_color=”default”] As well as the books listed above, we also have books on related topics, such as: Grief; Sadness; Worry; Anxiety. [divider line_type=”Full…
My Heart
Written and illustrated by: Corinna Luyken. A metaphorical look at emotions and feelings. Although not about death and grief, this can be a reassuring message for those struggling with their…
Cry, Heart, But Never Break
…cycle, and that death is important in order to enjoy life. He tells an allegory about Grief and Sorrow marrying with Joy and Delight — there is balance in nature….
The Heart and the Bottle
…An allegorical tale of the long-term damage and hurt caused by grief. Ages: 5 to 7 years old / 7 to 9 years old. Credit: Anne C (Storytime Solidarity member)….
Mum’s Jumper
Written and illustrated by: Jayde Perkin. A simple, yet profound and moving discussion on grief, rather than death, as a young girl adapts to life without her mother. Ages: 3…
Sammy in the Sky
Written by: Barbara Walsh. Illustrated by: Jamie Wyeth. Beautifully illustrated, this story deals with the realities of death and grief – and children’s questions – in an approachable and age-appropriate…
The Rough Patch
Written and illustrated by: Brian Lies. Both literal and metaphorical anger express Evan’s grief after the death of his (unnamed) dog. Healing comes through time and friends, re-establishing routine, and…
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
…narrator’s grief, telling him that Barney will “help to grow the flowers, and he’ll help to grow that tree and some grass.” This becomes the tenth good thing about Barney…
Granny Left Me a Rocket Ship
…for the ride. Using spare prose, award-winning author Heather Smith’s beautiful story about loss, grief and memories presents an honest yet optimistic view of how to joyfully remember loved ones…