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Poetry About Death of a Loved One
Explore poetry books about death of a loved one for children.
11 books
The Ballad of the Harp Weaver
Edna St. Vincent Millay
For when a child needs to understand the selfless, magical depth of a mother's love even in the face of hardship and los
Ages 6–10
Free Verse
Sarah Dooley
Grieving her brother's death in a West Virginia mining town, Sasha finds a lifeline in secret family connections and the
Ages 10–14
To Everything
Bob Barner
For children navigating life's big changes, this rhythmic book uses vibrant collage art to explain that every feeling an
Ages 4–8
Say Her Name
Zetta Elliott
For the child processing news of systemic injustice or seeking to honor the lives of Black women through a lens of both
Ages 10–18
Worlds Afire
Paul B. Janeczko
The devastating 1944 Hartford circus fire is remembered through haunting poems that capture a single afternoon of sudden
Ages 12–18
The Singular Life of Aria Patel
Samira Ahmed
For the teen navigating the heavy fog of grief and the pressure to meet family expectations while trying to find their o
Ages 12–18
Red, White, and Whole
Rajani LaRocca
Reha feels caught between her two lives until her mother’s illness forces her to find a way to bridge the distance betwe
Ages 8–12
This Place I Know: Poems of Comfort
Georgia Heard
These gentle poems offer a quiet space for reflection and healing after the difficult events of September 11.
Ages 8–12
The Village Blacksmith
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The rhythmic clang of the hammer and the heat of the forge tell the story of a humble craftsman's strength, sorrow, and
Ages 5–10
Life Hungers to Abound: Poems of the Family
Helen Plotz
Poignant verses capture the messy, beautiful reality of home, from the quiet joys of brotherhood to the sharp sorrows of
Ages 12–18
Goddesses of the Underworld #1
Hekate: The Witch
Nikita Gill
Raised by Hades in the Underworld, an orphaned girl discovers ancient powers that could finally end the immortal war bet
Ages 14–18
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Graphic Novels
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Picture Books
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Early Readers
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Death of a Loved One by Age Group
Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 0–3
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Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 4–7
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Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 8–11
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