Books Like 49 Days
Families who loved 49 Days by Agnes Lee often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved 49 Days by Agnes Lee often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their child is grappling with the heavy weight of grief or asking deep questions about what happens after we die. It is particularly helpful for families looking for a contemplative, non-Western perspective on mourning and the process of letting go. The story follows Kit, a young girl navigating a 49-day journey through a mystical afterlife based on Buddhist tradition, while simultaneously showing her family's lived experience of loss on Earth. Through sparse text and evocative illustrations, the book addresses regret, memory, and the slow path toward healing. It is a gentle yet profound choice for middle and high schoolers who need space to process their own emotions or seek to understand the universal nature of love and mortality. Parents will appreciate how it honors the complexity of sadness without being overwhelming.
