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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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TV Rex
John Nickle
For the child who misses a faraway loved one and is getting lost in digital worlds. Rex's TV-jumping adventure helps kid
Ages 4–8
Meet Kubo
R. R. Busse
For the young reader who loves heroes and magic, this introduction to Kubo's world explores bravery and family bonds in
Ages 4–8
The Acrobat and the Angel
Mark Shannon
For the child grappling with the loss of a loved one and wondering where they belong, this story honors the unique gifts
Ages 5–9
The Green Frogs: A Korean Folktale
Yumi Heo
For the child who always seems to do the opposite of what they are told. This classic Korean folktale explores the conse
Ages 4–8
Rip Van Winkle
Freya Littledale
Rip Van Winkle, an 18th-century idler, escapes his nagging wife by going to the Catskill Mountains. After drinking with
Ages 4–11
The Girl Who Sings to Bees
Chiquis, Lissette Norman
For the child who has lost a loved one and is struggling to find their voice again amidst the noise of school and self-d
Ages 4–8
The Little Toymaker
Cat Min
For the child curious about their grandparents' past, this story explores how empathy and imagination can bridge the gap
Ages 4–8
Ballywhinney Girl
Eve Bunting
For the child curious about the deep past and the cycle of life, this story helps bridge the gap between ancient history
Ages 5–9
Rose by the Sea: An Armenian Journey of Courage and Hope
Rebecca Rose Mooradian
For children processing the concept of family history or displacement, this story offers a gentle yet honest way to disc
Ages 4–8
Hooray for Grandparents' Day!
Nancy Carlson
For the child who feels left out of traditional family celebrations or doesn't have grandparents nearby. A reassuring lo
Ages 3–8
The Memory String
Eve Bunting
For the child struggling to accept a new stepmother while still holding tightly to the memory of a parent who has passed
Ages 4–8
Our Tree Named Steve
Alan Zweibel
For the child learning to process the loss of something beloved, this story finds beauty in memories and the lasting con
Ages 4–8
The Very Best of Friends
Margaret Wild
For the child who has experienced a sudden loss and needs to understand that it is okay to feel sad, angry, or distant b
Ages 4–8
Things that Go Away
Béatrice Alemagna
For the child grappling with the concept of change and loss. This tactile book uses vellum overlays to show that while t
Ages 4–8
Sunshine Home
Eve Bunting
For the child feeling uneasy about visiting an elderly relative in a nursing home, this story explores the pressure to a
Ages 4–8
The Language of Friendship
Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu
For the child grappling with a sense of loss or isolation, this true story shows how friendship can transcend any barrie
Ages 4–9
The Long Way Home
Ann M. Martin
Dana, a twin in 1950s New York City, longs for her own space and identity. Her world is upended when her beloved father
Ages 4–11
Bun Bun Button
Patricia Polacco
For the child who has a special attachment to a comfort object and fears losing it. A gentle story about the bond betwee
Ages 3–8
Upside-down Cake
Carol Carrick
Follow a nine-year-old boy as he grapples with his father's cancer diagnosis, his gradual decline, and the overwhelming
Ages 4–11
How to Avoid Extinction
Paul Acampora
A year after his grandfather's death, Leo's grandmother decides to fulfill a long-planned trip to Utah to see dinosaurs.
Ages 4–11
The Best Present
Holly Keller
For the child feeling left out when a loved one is in the hospital. Rosie finds a creative way to show her love when she
Ages 4–8
Love, Mouserella
David Ezra Stein
For the child who misses a faraway relative and needs a creative way to stay connected, this sweet story models how to s
Ages 3–7
My Little Grandmother Often Forgets
Reeve Lindbergh
For the child noticing a grandparent becoming forgetful or confused. This gentle rhyming story models patience and the e
Ages 4–8
Music Is a Rainbow
Bryan Collier
For the child navigating a family crisis or medical emergency. This lyrical story shows how the beauty of music and art
Ages 4–8
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