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Books About Sadness & Grief for Ages 4–7 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Sadness & Grief for Ages 4–7

Children this age can sustain sadness in ways that sometimes surprise adults. They carry it quietly, or they carry it loudly, but either way they need books that don't flinch from the feeling. These 1,439 picture books let sadness be real, and slowly, find something that helps.

1,439 books

Cover of Rock by Rock: The Fantastical Garden of Nek Chand

Rock by Rock: The Fantastical Garden of Nek Chand

Jennifer Bradbury

Hidden in the jungle, a man builds a secret world of sculptures from discarded stones to keep the memories of his lost c

Cover of The Scarves

A young boy notices how unhappy his grandparents have become since they separated and begins a hopeful quest to help the

Cover of Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey

Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey

Unique stone artwork illustrates a young girl's journey as she and her family leave their village to find safety and a n

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Cover of A Song for the Cosmos

A Song for the Cosmos

Jan Lower

The soulful blues of Blind Willie Johnson travel through the dark silence of space on a golden record aboard the 1977 Vo

Ages 4–8

Cover of My Life in Pictures

My Life in Pictures

Between a pesky brother and a scary new neighbor, Bea has a lot to deal with. She turns to her sketchbook to make sense

Cover of Hombrecillo de papel, El (The Newspaper Man)

Hombrecillo de papel, El (The Newspaper Man)

Fernando Alonso

A paper doll made of newsprint is heavy with stories of war and famine, until a cleaning wash allows his pages to be fil

Cover of Malaika's Costume

Malaika's Costume

Malaika wants to march in the Carnival parade, and with her grandmother's help, she uses her imagination to turn scraps

Cover of Poe Won't Go

Kelly DiPucchio

Traffic comes to a halt when a stubborn elephant parks himself in the road, refusing to move for anyone until a young gi

Cover of The Bell Rang

James E. Ransome

The daily routine of an enslaved family is shattered when a son goes missing, sparking a powerful story of hope and the

Cover of Mimi

Carol Baicker-McKee

Soft-sculpture illustrations bring to life the messy, marvelous feelings of a little pig as she moves through the ups an

Cover of Kamishibai Man

An elderly storyteller returns to the city streets he once knew, searching for an audience in a world transformed by the

Cover of The Story Circle/El Círculo de Cuentos

The Story Circle/El Círculo de Cuentos

Diane Gonzales Bertrand

For children processing the loss of a favorite place or belongings. After a storm ruins their books, students find the m

Cover of Renato and the Lion

Renato and the Lion

Barbara DiLorenzo

For children processing big life changes or moving away from home, this gentle story uses a touch of magic to navigate t

Cover of One & Only Googoosh, The: Iran's Beloved Superstar

One & Only Googoosh, The: Iran's Beloved Superstar

Azadeh Westergaard

Even as a child superstar, Iran's most famous singer faced a sudden silence after the 1979 Revolution in this moving, co

Cover of Noodle & Lou

Liz Garton Scanlon

Noodle the worm is feeling a bit low, but his bird friend Lou knows exactly how to help. This watercolor tale celebrates

Cover of Bear Despair

written and illustrated by Gaëtan Dorémus

Anger bubbles over in these wordless illustrations as a bear chases down the thieves who dared to snatch his beloved ted

Cover of Poppies for Peace

Poppies for Peace

For the child learning about Remembrance Day or the history of conflict. This gentle story helps young readers understan

Cover of Little Mole's Wish

Little Mole's Wish

A lonely child uses his imagination to build a friend out of snow, but soon wonders how he can keep his new companion fr

Cover of The Tree of Hope

The Tree of Hope

Anna Orenstein-Cardona

In the wake of Hurricane Maria, the resilient people of San Juan join together to save a beloved, ancient tree that stan

Cover of How the Moon Regained Her Shape

How the Moon Regained Her Shape

Janet Ruth Heller

After the sun’s unkind words make her feel small, the moon learns how to heal and regain her full, bright shape in this

Cover of Little Night Cat

Little Night Cat

Tony is determined to give all his favorite stuffed toys to help an animal shelter in this tender look at the beauty of

Cover of Blanca's Feather

Blanca's Feather

Antonio Hernández Madrigal

When her favorite hen Blanca goes missing before the animal blessing, Rosalía finds a creative way to ensure her pet is

Cover of Little Fox in the Forest

Little Fox in the Forest

Stephanie Graegin

A toy thief leads two friends into a hidden, magical village. This wordless adventure uses beautiful mixed-media art to

Cover of A Different Kind of Passover

A Different Kind of Passover

Linda Leopold-Strauss

When Grandfather's illness threatens their traditional seder, Jessie finds a clever way to keep the family together and

Sadness & Grief for Other Ages

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