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Picture Books About Death of a Loved One – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Picture Books About Death of a Loved One

Picture books about death are some of the most carefully made books in any library. Every illustration carries weight, every word is chosen. These 20 books give families a way to sit with loss together, with beauty.

20 books

Cover of No Eye Has Seen

No Eye Has Seen

For children asking big questions about what comes after this life, this soothing story uses vibrant imagination to expl

Cover of Lighthouse: A Story of Remembrance

Lighthouse: A Story of Remembrance

For children processing the loss of a grandparent, this tender story offers a comforting way to honor memories through a

Cover of The Heart and the Bottle

The Heart and the Bottle

After a painful loss, a young girl decides to lock her heart away in a bottle, only to find the world feels much smaller

Cover of Drawn Onward

Drawn #1

Drawn Onward

Daniel Nayeri

For a child processing the profound loss of a parent, this unique palindrome story mirrors the difficult journey through

Ages 4–8

Cover of Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story

Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story

Adelita endures the cruelty of her stepfamily after her parents pass away, holding onto hope for a grand fiesta and a ch

Cover of Sweet, Sweet Memory

Sweet, Sweet Memory

Jacqueline Woodson

Sarah misses her Grandpa after he passes, but through shared family stories and the enduring garden, she discovers that

Cover of Sam, Bangs & Moonshine

Sam, Bangs & Moonshine

A young girl navigates the blurry line between her vibrant imaginary world and the consequences of real life.

Cover of The English Roses

The English Roses #1

The English Roses

Four friends think their neighbor has a perfect life, until a fairy godmother takes them on a dream journey to see the t

Cover of Swimmy

For children who feel small or scared, this inspiring story teaches how courage, cleverness, and working together can he

Cover of Let's Talk About When Someone Dies

Let's Talk About When Someone Dies

A gentle, honest guide to help children navigate the complex emotions and big questions that arise when a loved one dies

Cover of Megan's Dance

Francesca Martin

For the child navigating the heavy weight of loss, this gentle story uses the rhythm of dance to express feelings when w

Cover of When Grandma Went Away

When Grandma Went Away

Delaney-Elis Awahnde

For the child grappling with the loss of a grandmother, this gentle story provides a soft space to navigate the confusin

Cover of Badger's Parting Gifts

Badger's Parting Gifts

For children processing the loss of a grandparent or mentor, this gentle classic explores how loved ones live on through

Cover of Gaggysaurus and Me

Gaggysaurus and Me

Little Hedgehog Books

For children processing the loss of a beloved pet or grandparent. This gentle story uses a friendly dinosaur to help lit

Cover of My Grandma Died

My Loved One Died

My Grandma Died

For the child grappling with the loss of a grandmother, this gentle guide uses simple language to explain what death mea

Cover of Mourning Doves!

My Incredible World

Mourning Doves!

For the child seeking comfort after a loss, this gentle story uses the soothing presence of mourning doves to show that

Cover of When Angels Sing: A Christian Based Picture Book for Terminally Ill Children: A Story of Light, Love, and the Promise of Forever

When Angels Sing: A Christian Based Picture Book for Terminally Ill Children: A Story of Light, Love, and the Promise of Forever

For the family seeking spiritual reassurance and comfort for a child facing a life-limiting illness, using faith and lig

Cover of Playing Beatie Bow

Playing Beatie Bow

A lonely girl finds herself pulled from modern Australia back to the 1880s to live with an immigrant family from the Ork

Cover of My Grandpa Died

My Grandpa Died

Soft illustrations and gentle words help children understand their feelings and find ways to cope after the loss of a gr

Cover of Where Did Baby Go?

Where Did Baby Go?

Gentle rhymes and hand-drawn illustrations help answer difficult questions about pregnancy loss with honesty and care.

More Formats for Death of a Loved One

Chapter Books(971)Young Adult(417)Middle Grade(121)Graphic Novels(56)Poetry(11)Early Readers(3)

Death of a Loved One by Age Group

Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 0–3(65)Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 12–18(2326)Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 4–7(442)Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 8–11(1630)