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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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Angelina, Star of the Show
Katharine Holabird
For the child who feels discouraged when things go wrong during a big moment, this story offers a lesson in persistence
Ages 3–7
Emeka's Gift: An African Counting Story
Ifeoma Onyefulu
For the child curious about life in other lands, this beautiful photo-essay combines early math skills with a warm journ
Ages 3–7
A Secret For Grandmother's Birthday
Franz Brandenberg
For the child who loves keeping surprises or is preparing for a special family celebration. A sweet look at the joy of g
Ages 4–8
Beni's Tiny Tales Around the Year in Jewish Holidays
Jane Breskin Zalben
For families looking to build warm traditions, this anthology uses a gentle family of bears to explore the joy and ritua
Ages 4–8
The Invisible String Family Celebration
Patrice Karst
For the child who feels overwhelmed by holiday crowds or missed family members, this soothing story reaffirms that love
Ages 4–8
A Piece of Cake
Jill Murphy
For the family feeling the pinch of a strict new routine, this relatable tale captures the humor and struggle of trying
Ages 3–7
Lucille Gets Jealous
Julie Gassman
For the child struggling with the arrival of a new sibling or feeling overlooked, this book offers a gentle way to name
Ages 5–8
Lunch with Aunt Augusta
Emma Chichester Clark
For the child learning about the sleepy, heavy consequences of overindulgence. A young lemur discovers that eating too m
Ages 3–7
Nonna's Porch
Rita Gray
For the child who needs a moment of quiet and stillness. This peaceful story shows how kindness and a calm presence can
Ages 4–7
Line 135
Germano Zullo
For the child starting to ponder their place in the big, wide world. This minimalist journey explores how we grow and fi
Ages 5–9
Lottie's Dream
Bonnie Pryor
For the child who has a big dream that feels far away. This gentle story follows a prairie girl's lifelong wish to see t
Ages 4–8
Grandfather Tang's Story
Ann Tompert
For the child who loves solving puzzles or needs a gentle reminder that competition is less important than looking out f
Ages 4–8
Tangerines and Tea, My Grandparents and Me
Ona Gritz
For the child preparing for a special weekend away, this lyrical alphabet book celebrates the cozy rituals and deep bond
Ages 3–7
Angelina's Christmas
Katharine Holabird
For the child who loves holiday traditions but is ready to look beyond the presents to the joy of making someone else fe
Ages 3–7
Old Turtle: Questions of the Heart
Douglas Wood
For the child or family pondering the big mysteries of life, loss, and where to find lasting peace through a lens of nat
Ages 5–9
Runnery Granary
Nancy Farmer
For the child who loves a backyard mystery, this whimsical tale celebrates the quiet wisdom of grandparents and the clev
Ages 4–8
Kwanzaa Kids
Joan Holub
For little ones curious about the seven nights of Kwanzaa, this rhyming introduction celebrates family, community, and c
Ages 2–5
Popo and Meimei Can Help
Cathy Wu
For the child learning how to be a helper while navigating two languages, this sweet story celebrates the special bond b
Ages 3–7
When Artie Was Little
Harriet Berg Schwartz
For the child curious about their grandparents' past, this story bridges the generations through a grandfather's excitin
Ages 5–9
Brrr!
James Stevenson
For the child who loves to complain about a little snow, this humorous tall tale shows how a grandfather's 'record-break
Ages 4–8
Sammy and the Robots
Ian Whybrow
For the child feeling anxious about a loved one's hospital stay. This story uses the power of imagination to help young
Ages 3–7
Donovan Scares the Monsters
Susan Love Whitlock
For the child who hears bumps in the night. Donovan takes charge of his nighttime fears by hunting down imaginary monste
Ages 3–7
What a Party!
Sandy Asher
For the child who never wants the fun to stop, this rhythmic story helps little ones navigate the bittersweet feeling of
Ages 4–8
Brave with Ben
Christobel Mattingley
For the child who feels overwhelmed by the wilder parts of nature or is hesitant to explore new places alone. Peter find
Ages 5–8
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