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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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Knock Knock: My Dad's Dream for Me
Daniel Beaty
Every morning, a boy shares a special 'knock knock' game with his father. When one day the knock doesn't come, he must l
Ages 4–11
The Rag Coat
Lauren Mills
For the child who feels self-conscious about what they have compared to others, this story celebrates how our history an
Ages 5–10
Ida, Always
Caron Levis
For the child facing the terminal illness or death of someone they love. A tender story of two zoo bears that helps kids
Ages 4–8
Island Boy
Barbara Cooney
For the child curious about how a person grows up and where they belong. This gentle story explores the cycle of life an
Ages 5–9
The Goodbye Book
Todd Parr
For children processing the difficult emotions of loss and separation, this gentle guide validates every feeling while o
Ages 2–6
Coming on Home Soon
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child feeling the ache of a parent being away for work or travel. This gentle story offers comfort while navigat
Ages 5–8
A Doll For Navidades
Esmeralda Santiago
For the child learning to navigate feelings of envy and the realization that holiday gifts don't always look like the on
Ages 5–9
Always My Dad
Sharon Dennis Wyeth
For the child who misses a parent they don't see often, this gentle story honors the enduring bond between a girl and he
Ages 5–9
Rolling Thunder
Kate Messner
For the family looking to explain the significance of Memorial Day and honor the bond between veterans and their loved o
Ages 4–8
Heidi
Johanna Spyri
Five-year-old Heidi finds happiness with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, only to be sent to the city as a companion t
Ages 4–11
Hat Cat
Troy Wilson
For the child learning to understand the quiet rhythms of aging and the steady comfort of a loyal companion during life'
Ages 3–7
The Boy and the Gorilla
Jackie Azúa Kramer
For the child grappling with the heavy 'why' and 'where' of losing a parent, this tender story makes space for the big q
Ages 4–8
Happy Birthday, Grampie
Susan Pearson
For the child noticing a grandparent's physical changes, this story offers a gentle way to connect through love and crea
Ages 4–8
Love One Another: The Last Days of Jesus
Lauren Thompson
For parents seeking a gentle way to explain the Easter story, focusing on Jesus's message of compassion and the hope tha
Ages 4–8
Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story
Lila Perl, Marion Blumenthal Lazan
Marion Blumenthal Lazan shares her harrowing childhood experiences, surviving six years in Nazi concentration camps with
Ages 4–11
Roberto Clemente: The True Story
Luis Clemente
This biography chronicles the remarkable life of Roberto Clemente, from his humble beginnings in Puerto Rico to his lege
Ages 4–11
Pencilvania
Stephanie Watson
After her mother's death, Zora loses her love for drawing. When her furious scribbles pull her and her sister, Frankie,
Ages 4–11
Double Happiness
Nancy Tupper Ling
For the child facing a big move, this lyrical story helps kids collect 'treasures' from their old life while making room
Ages 4–8
Grandpa's Song
Tony Johnston
For children noticing a grandparent becoming forgetful or acting differently, this story uses music to bridge the gap an
Ages 4–8
Bambi
Janet Schulman
For the child learning to navigate life's big changes and cycles, this gentle retelling offers a safe space to explore g
Ages 5–9
My Father's House
Mina Javaherbin
For the child curious about their family's roots or the magic of far-off places. Explore the vibrant streets of Isfahan
Ages 4–8
The Toymaker
Martin Waddell
For children processing the loneliness of being stuck inside or the comfort of a long-lasting friendship, this gentle ta
Ages 4–8
How the Sea Began: A Taino Myth
George Crespo
For the child curious about how the natural world works, this vibrant myth shares the indigenous Taíno story of how the
Ages 5–9
I'll See You in My Dreams
Mavis Jukes
For children processing the impending loss of a loved one, this lyrical story uses a girl's imaginative flight as a pilo
Ages 4–8
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