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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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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
Abuelita and Me
Leonarda Carranza
For children processing the confusion and hurt of seeing a loved one treated unfairly because of how they look or speak.
Ages 4–8
Ofrenda for Perro, An
Judith Valdés B.
For the child navigating the deep sadness of losing a pet and finding comfort in family traditions that keep memories al
Ages 4–8
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
John the Skeleton
Triinu Laan
For the child curious about what happens when things get old. This whimsical tale uses a friendly skeleton to explore ag
Ages 5–9
Hundred Years of Happiness
Thanhha Lai
For children navigating a grandparent's memory loss, this lyrical story uses the magic of a shared garden to bridge the
Ages 4–8
Hachiko
Pamela S. Turner
For children processing the concept of saying goodbye or seeking to understand the deep, unchanging bond of a loyal comp
Ages 5–9
Katha Chest, The
Radhiah Chowdhury
For the child exploring their cultural identity and seeking a deeper connection with distant family through the stories
Ages 4–9
Flamingo Dream
Donna Jo Napoli
For a child facing the terminal illness or loss of a father, this story provides a gentle roadmap for processing grief t
Ages 4–8
Impossible Moon
Breanna J. McDaniel
For the child grappling with a loved one's illness and seeking a sense of agency through wonder, heritage, and the magic
Ages 4–8
Walk in the Woods, A
Nikki Grimes
For the child navigating the heavy quiet of losing a parent, this lyrical journey through nature offers a path toward he
Ages 4–8
The Princess and the Warrior
Duncan Tonatiuh
For the child learning about the power of loyalty and the stories written in the stars, this Mexican legend explores lov
Ages 4–9
The Mountains of Tibet
Mordicai Gerstein
For the child asking deep questions about where we go after we die, this gentle journey through the cycle of life offers
Ages 4–9
Dear Abuelo
Grecia Huesca Dominguez
For the child adjusting to a big move or missing a faraway relative, this story offers a bridge between two worlds throu
Ages 4–8
Little Bird
Germano Zullo
For the parent and child reflecting on the quiet, profound bond of growing up and the enduring nature of a mother's love
Ages 4–8
Tia Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey
Ruth Behar
For the child preparing for a move or seeing a loved one transition to a new home, this story explores how memories and
Ages 4–8
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