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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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Wonderstruck
Brian Selznick
For the child who feels like an outsider and is searching for where they belong, this visually stunning journey explores
Ages 8–12
The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963
Christopher Paul Curtis
For the child grappling with the realization that the world isn't always fair or safe. This story balances laugh-out-lou
Ages 8–12
Rebound
Kwame Alexander
For the preteen navigating the heavy fog of grief and loss. Follow Chuck as he spends a summer finding his rhythm throug
Ages 10–14
The Sittin' Up
Shelia P. Moses
For the child curious about family traditions or processing the loss of an elder, this story follows a boy's journey thr
Ages 10–14
Lighthouse: A Story of Remembrance
Robert Munsch
For children processing the loss of a grandparent, this tender story offers a comforting way to honor memories through a
Ages 4–8
Thirteen Going on Seven
Marilyn Sachs
For the child feeling left behind as a sibling grows up or facing the first heavy wave of grief after losing a grandpare
Ages 10–14
Alexandra
Scott O'Dell
For the teen facing adult responsibilities too soon, this story follows Alexandra as she dives into dangerous waters to
Ages 11–15
When Grandpa Came to Stay
Judith Caseley
For children processing the loss of a grandparent, this story follows young Benny as he supports his grieving grandfathe
Ages 4–8
Grandmother, Have the Angels Come?
Denise Vega
For the child noticing a grandparent slowing down or asking big questions about life, this lyrical story finds beauty an
Ages 4–8
Our Snowman Had Olive Eyes
Charlotte Herman
For the child adjusting to a grandparent moving in, this story explores the evolving bond between a ten-year-old and her
Ages 8–12
Uncle Elephant
Arnold Lobel
For the child navigating a parent's absence or a scary family change. A gentle, whimsical tale about finding comfort and
Ages 4–8
Hunting Grandma's Treasures
Gina Willner-Pardo
For the child facing the terminal illness of a grandparent. This gentle story uses a treasure hunt to help little ones p
Ages 5–8
Once a Shepherd
Glenda Millard
For the child coping with the absence of a loved one or learning about family history. This lyrical story gently explore
Ages 6–10
Walk Two Moons
Sharon Creech
For the child processing a parent's absence or a significant loss. This multi-layered journey explores how stories help
Ages 10–14
Missing May
Cynthia Rylant
For the child navigating the heavy fog of grief, this Newbery winner offers a poetic, hopeful journey through the loss o
Ages 10–14
The Maze of Bones
Rick Riordan
For the child grappling with a recent family loss who needs to see that their resilience and sibling bonds are their gre
Ages 8–12
Welcome to Camden Falls
Ann M. Martin
For children navigating the heavy transition of moving after the loss of a parent and finding hope in a new community.
Ages 8–12
The Birchbark House
Louise Erdrich
For the child curious about history and heritage, this story offers a deep connection to family bonds and the rhythmic b
Ages 8–12
Dandelion Wine
Ray Bradbury
For the child on the brink of adolescence who is beginning to notice the bittersweet passage of time and the beauty in e
Ages 11–18
All About Grief
Lora-Ellen McKinney
For children navigating the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide helps explain big feelings and provides practical wa
Ages 5–9
Junie Fern's Samhain Spell
Jessica Suzanne
For the child curious about magic and ancestors, this story explores how we honor those we have lost through love and me
Ages 4–8
My Daniel
Pam Conrad
For the child curious about their family roots or fascinated by fossils, this moving story explores how personal history
Ages 10–14
So Far from the Sea
Eve Bunting
For the child learning about difficult family history, this story explores how we remember the past and honor those we h
Ages 6–10
¡Siempre and Always!
Valeria Mar
For the child learning to celebrate a loved one's memory through the beauty of cultural tradition and the changing seaso
Ages 4–8
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