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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 Rest of the Story
Sarah Dessen
For the teen navigating the complex layers of family history, grief, and the struggle to bridge the gap between who they
Ages 13–18
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
When the World Tips Over
Jandy Nelson
For the teenager grappling with heavy family legacies and the feeling that their world is shifting. A lush story about b
Ages 14–18
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
The Summer King
O.R. Melling
For the teen processing the heavy weight of loss and the search for closure. This lyrical journey explores the thin veil
Ages 12–18
What Daddy Did
Neal Shusterman
For the teen processing complex family trauma or a parent's mistakes. This story explores the heavy path toward healing
Ages 12–17
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
The Ghost's Child
Sonya Hartnett
For the reader grappling with the mystery of a life lived and the weight of lost loves, this lyrical fable explores the
Ages 14–18
An Acceptable Time
Madeleine L'Engle
For the teen processing the loss of a mentor while navigating the complex bridge between childhood safety and adult inde
Ages 12–16
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
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
Works for Children and Young Adults
Langston Hughes
For the child navigating the complexities of unfairness and class while holding onto big dreams for their future and the
Ages 12–18
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
Bless Me, Ultima
Rudolfo Anaya
For the young soul navigating the tension between family expectations, religious tradition, and the mystical pull of the
Ages 12–18
House of Dance
Beth Kephart
For the teen feeling disconnected from busy parents while navigating the impending loss of a beloved grandparent through
Ages 12–18
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
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
Neshama
Marcella Pixley
For the sensitive child who feels out of place, this lyrical story explores finding strength in family roots and the cou
Ages 10–14
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