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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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A Mouse Family Christmas
Deborah Underwood
For children learning to notice when others are left out, this heartwarming tale explores how small, secret acts of kind
Ages 4–8
Rudi's Pond
Eve Bunting
For the child grappling with the loss of a classmate, this gentle story shows how a community can heal by creating a las
Ages 5–9
The Selfish Giant
Oscar Wilde, Fiona Waters
For the child learning the joy of sharing, this classic tale explores how opening our hearts (and our gates) can transfo
Ages 5–8
A Sweet Passover
Lesléa Newman
For the child who is feeling bored or frustrated by holiday food restrictions. Miriam finds a delicious way to celebrate
Ages 4–8
John Ronald's Dragons: The Story of J. R. R. Tolkien
Caroline McAlister
For the child who uses imagination to cope with change or loss. This beautifully illustrated life story shows how a boy'
Ages 4–8
The Big Ugly Monster and the Little Stone Rabbit
Chris Wormell
For children who feel misunderstood or like they don't fit in, this moving tale explores finding connection despite bein
Ages 4–8
Saturday Sancocho
Leyla Torres
For the child who loves to help in the kitchen, this story celebrates intergenerational bonds and the clever resourceful
Ages 4–8
Love Is Golden
Brandon T. Snider
For the parent who wants to share their favorite TV memories with their little ones while exploring how big a mother's l
Ages 2–6
The Great Big Especially Beautiful Easter Egg
James Stevenson
For the child who loves 'tall tales' and larger than life stories, this whimsical adventure celebrates the joy of sharin
Ages 4–8
Monster Baker
Laura Lavoie
For the child who feels discouraged when things don't go perfectly on the first try, Tillie the monster shows how to tur
Ages 4–8
Aunt Flossie's Hats (and Crab Cakes Later)
Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard
For the child who loves hearing 'tell me about when you were little,' this story turns a closet full of hats into a trea
Ages 4–8
The Orphan Boy
Tololwa M. Mollel
For the child learning that trust is the foundation of every bond: a luminous Maasai legend about the beauty of companio
Ages 5–9
Say Please
Virginia Austin
For the toddler who is learning how to ask for things nicely. Tom discovers that while animal sounds are fun, using his
Ages 2–5
Sea Glass Summer
Michelle Houts
For the child who loves finding treasures and wonders about the secrets of the past, this lyrical story explores the mag
Ages 4–8
The Elephant's Tale
Lauren St. John
Eleven-year-old Martine, an orphan living on a South African game reserve, discovers her mystical power to heal animals.
Ages 4–11
Bird Talk
Ann Jonas
For the child who loves exploring the backyard: learn to 'translate' bird songs into memory-friendly phrases while enjoy
Ages 4–8
Guess Who's Coming to Santa's for Dinner?
Tomie dePaola
For the child who loves the joyful mess of a big family gathering, this whimsical story celebrates the lovable chaos and
Ages 4–8
The Perfect Pear
Hasbro
For the child curious about their family history and how love can bridge even the widest divides between two very differ
Ages 4–8
Camp Out
Kara LaReau
For the child who thinks being 'tough' means doing everything alone. Join Ralphie and Louie as they learn that true cour
Ages 5–8
Uncle Andy's: A Faabbbulous Visit with Andy Warhol
James Warhola
For the child who sees treasure in the trash and the parent who wants to nurture a creative spark through a unique famil
Ages 5–9
What Coco Can Do
Maribeth Boelts
For the child who feels like they aren't the fastest or the strongest, this gentle story celebrates the quiet superpower
Ages 4–8
All about Grandmas
Roni Schotter
Celebrate the wonderful diversity of grandmothers, from social activists to playful ticklers, while learning what childr
Ages 3–7
Scroll
Hui Li
For the child who loves to draw and wonder about other cultures, this magical adventure brings the history of Chinese ch
Ages 4–8
Watermelon Wishes
Lisa Moser
For the child who cherishes special traditions with a grandparent and wishes the best days of summer would never end.
Ages 4–8
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