Families who loved Goodbye: A First Conversation About Grief by Megan Madison often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when you need to explain the concept of death to a toddler or preschooler, whether they have just lost a grandparent, a pet, or are simply asking big questions about why things stop living. This gentle board book serves as a toolkit for parents, providing clear and honest language to describe what happens when a body stops working and what grief feels like. It validates the wide range of emotions a child might experience, from deep sadness to playful distraction. Written with a focus on psychological safety, it emphasizes that while things change, the love we have for someone never goes away. It is an essential resource for navigating the first experience of loss with transparency and warmth.
