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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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Nora's Stars
Satomi Ichikawa
For the child who struggles with the impulse to keep everything for themselves or needs help appreciating the natural be
Ages 4–8
Yasmin the Vet
Saadia Faruqi
For the child who loves to help and wants to be a vet one day. This gentle story explores caring for animals and working
Ages 5–8
The Baby Sister
Tomie dePaola
For the child eagerly awaiting a new sibling but struggling with the temporary changes at home, like a strict visiting r
Ages 4–8
Keyana Loves Her Family
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
For the child who loves bringing everyone together, this story celebrates the joy of hosting and the beauty of a big, su
Ages 4–8
Is That You, Eleanor Sue?
Tricia Tusa
For the child who loves to transform into other characters. This story celebrates the joy of imaginative play and the sp
Ages 4–8
It's Thanksgiving
Jack Prelutsky
For the child preparing for the big feast or the turkey-day parade: these silly, relatable poems capture the chaos and j
Ages 4–8
Big Meeting
Dee Parmer Woodtor
For the child preparing to travel for a big family gathering, this story celebrates the joy of reunions, church traditio
Ages 4–8
D.W. the Picky Eater
Marc Brown
For the child who refuses everything on their plate. D.W. navigates the social consequences of selective eating and lear
Ages 4–8
Andy Shane and the Very Bossy Dolores Starbuckle
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
For the quiet child who feels overwhelmed by bossy peers, this gentle story shows how to find your voice with a little h
Ages 5–8
Dear Juno
Soyung Pak
For the child living far from grandparents or loved ones who speak a different language. This gentle story explores how
Ages 4–8
In Plain Sight
Richard Jackson
For the child whose grandfather stays at home while they go to school. This story celebrates the quiet, daily magic of s
Ages 4–8
The Attic Christmas
Barbara G. Hennessy
For the child who cherishes family traditions and wonders about the secret life of their favorite things when the holida
Ages 4–8
Gregory Cool
Caroline Binch
For the child feeling like a fish out of water in a new environment, this story explores how patience and family bonds c
Ages 4–8
So Much
Trish Cooke
For the child who thrives on big hugs and loud laughter, this rhythmic celebration captures the overwhelming joy of an e
Ages 2–5
The Wild Woods
Simon James
For the child who wants to bring a bit of the wild home. A gentle walk through the woods helps little ones understand wh
Ages 4–8
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
Mowgli Bumjam and His Basket of Delights
Nigel Weight
For the child preparing for their first big solo trip or navigating new social situations. Mowgli learns that kindness a
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
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