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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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Bumble Bees & White Balloons
Safrianna Lughna
For the child who has lost a loved one and needs a gentle way to express their feelings and maintain a connection throug
Ages 4–8
What Happened To My Poppy?
Alison Abou-Heif Ovenell
For the child coping with the loss of a grandfather. This therapeutic story provides gentle language to help young heart
Ages 3–7
Please Don't Move My Grandma's Chair
Cheryl Kincaid
For the child who is grieving a grandparent and feels protective of the things they left behind, this story explores how
Ages 4–8
Twinkle From Above
Markela Batts
For the child navigating the big feelings of loss, this soothing story uses the image of a shining star to remind them t
Ages 4–8
Mama Grace Goes Home
Unknown
For the child grappling with the loss of a grandmother and needing a peaceful way to understand why she is gone.
Ages 3–7
The Day of the Dead / El día de los muertos
Bob Barner
For children curious about how different cultures honor their ancestors, this bright bilingual book explores the joyous
Ages 4–8
One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey
Henry Cole
For the child learning about sustainability or processing the passage of time through family traditions, this wordless s
Ages 4–8
Betty Doll
Patricia Polacco
For the child seeking comfort in a world that keeps changing. This moving tribute to a mother's handmade doll explores h
Ages 4–10
Saying Good-Bye to Uncle Joe
Nancy Loewen
For the child navigating the loss of a relative. A gentle guide through the emotions of grief and the practical steps of
Ages 5–9
The Scar
Charlotte Moundlic
For the child grappling with the raw, messy reality of losing a parent. This tender story validates the anger, fear, and
Ages 5–9
The Night Whale
Bryher Mackenzie
For children navigating the quiet ache of missing someone special, this magical journey offers a gentle way to understan
Ages 3–7
The Wall
Eve Bunting
For the child honoring a relative they never met. This gentle story helps families discuss the legacy of war and the imp
Ages 4–8
Night Walk
Jason Cockcroft
For the child who is missing a grandparent and needs a gentle way to process their first big loss through the quiet beau
Ages 3–8
Too Far Away to Touch
Lesléa Newman
For children processing the impending loss of a family member, this gentle story uses the stars to explain how love rema
Ages 5–9
Grandfather's Journey
Allen Say
For the family living between two worlds, this lyrical story helps children navigate the longing for a distant home and
Ages 4–10
The Heart and the Bottle
Oliver Jeffers
For the child who has closed off after a difficult loss and needs a gentle way to understand that it is okay to feel and
Ages 4–8
I Dream of Popo
Livia Blackburne
For the child navigating a long-distance relationship with a grandparent or adjusting to life in a new country while hol
Ages 4–8
Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story
Tomie dePaola
For the child navigating a blended family or the loss of a parent, this Mexican Cinderella retelling honors the power of
Ages 4–8
Drawn Onward
Daniel Nayeri
For a child processing the profound loss of a parent, this unique palindrome story mirrors the difficult journey through
Ages 4–8
Before I Leave
Jessixa Bagley
When a hedgehog's family announces a big move, she and her best friend, an anteater, try to pretend nothing is changing.
Ages 4–11
Sweet, Sweet Memory
Jacqueline Woodson
Sarah misses her Grandpa after he passes, but through shared family stories and the enduring garden, she discovers that
Ages 3–7
Good-bye And Keep Cold
Jenny Davis
Edda faces an impossible situation when her mother falls for the man connected to her father's tragic death in a mine ac
Ages 4–11
Where Is Grandpa's Smile?
Maria Keane Pascuzzi
For the child who notices when a loved one is feeling down. Abby goes on a gentle quest to uncover what happened to her
Ages 3–7
When Dinosaurs Die
Laurie Krasny Brown
A comforting guide that helps children process the difficult concept of death, addressing big feelings and explaining ho
Ages 4–8
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