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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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Grandma's Beach
Rosalind Beardshaw
For the child feeling let down by canceled plans, this sweet story shows how love and a little imagination can turn a ba
Ages 3–7
Thukpa for All
Praba Ram, Sheela Preuitt
For the child learning how to build community, this story explores the power of hospitality and sensory awareness throug
Ages 4–8
In the Piney Woods
Roni Schotter
For the child who finds magic in a quiet afternoon outdoors, this lyrical story celebrates the sensory wonders of the fo
Ages 3–7
Sam Bennett's New Shoes
written and ill. by Jennifer Thermes
For the child who loves uncovering hidden secrets or needs a gentle bridge between modern life and the fascinating tradi
Ages 4–8
What Will You Be, Sara Mee?
Kate Aver Avraham
For families wanting to share the joy of cultural traditions and the excitement of a child's first major milestone.
Ages 4–8
Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin
Chieri Uegaki
For the child who feels discouraged by limited experience or teasing, this story celebrates the courage to perform with
Ages 4–8
Cornfield Hide-and-Seek
Christine Widman
For the child who needs a playful way to talk about staying cool on a sweltering afternoon or finding a quiet space to p
Ages 4–8
Out of the Blue
Alison Jay
For the child moved by the plight of animals or the power of nature. This wordless journey explores how a community can
Ages 3–7
Anna Hibiscus' Song
Atinuke
For the child who feels so much happiness they might burst. A beautiful guide to recognizing big, positive emotions and
Ages 3–7
Prairie Train
Marsha Wilson Chall
For the child preparing for their first big solo trip or a long journey to see family. This rhythmic story turns a train
Ages 4–8
The Knitting of Elizabeth Amelia
Patricia Lee Gauch
For the child noticing a grandparent slowing down or a loved one who needs a little extra care to feel whole again.
Ages 4–8
Granny's Dragon
Lisa McCourt
For the child who sees shadows in the corner and needs a brave friend to keep the bedtime monsters at bay.
Ages 3–7
The White Nights of Ramadan
Maha Addasi
For children curious about global traditions, this story explores the mid-Ramadan festival of Girgian, emphasizing commu
Ages 4–9
A Pot O' Gold
Kathleen Krull
For the family wanting to explore their roots or share the magic of the Emerald Isle through stories, songs, and even tr
Ages 4–12
Ella the Elegant Elephant
Carmela D'Amico, Steven D'Amico
For the shy child facing a big transition, this story about finding courage through a special memento helps ease first-d
Ages 4–8
Sara's Granny and the Groodle
Joan Gill
For the child who meets skeptics with wonder: embark on a whimsical sea journey with a spunky grandma to prove that the
Ages 4–8
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis Bunten
For the child learning about history through new eyes. This story shifts the Thanksgiving narrative to focus on the Wamp
Ages 3–7
The Day Roy Riegers Ran the Wrong Way
Dan Gutman
For the child who feels crushed by a public blunder. A grandfather shares a famous football mistake to show that even th
Ages 5–10
Root Beer and Banana
Sarah Sullivan
For the child learning that the best way to cool down during a sweltering summer is through a simple, selfless act of ma
Ages 4–8
The Baby's Bouquet
Walter Crane
For the parent seeking a gentle, musical way to bond through traditional song and art. This Victorian classic pairs time
Ages 0–5
The Bagel King
Andrew Larsen
For the child learning how small acts of service can hold a neighborhood together when a loved one is sidelined by an in
Ages 4–8
The Magic Brush
Kat Yeh
For the child discovering the magic of their own heritage, this story shows how art and family stories can turn simple i
Ages 4–8
Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth
Alice Faye Duncan
For children discovering that one person can change the world through patience and persistence. This story connects the
Ages 4–8
Grandma's Purse
Vanessa Brantley-Newton
For the child who loves exploring a loved one's treasures and uncovering the stories that make their family special.
Ages 3–7
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