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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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Turkey Pox
Laurie Halse Anderson
For the child feeling left out due to a sudden illness. This cozy story shows how a family's love can overcome disappoin
Ages 4–8
I'll Go and Come Back
Rajani LaRocca
For the child struggling with the distance of far-away family, this story offers a beautiful ritual to bridge the gap be
Ages 4–8
Farther
Grahame Baker-Smith
For children processing the loss of a parent or the weight of a family legacy. A breathtakingly illustrated story about
Ages 5–10
Love You Forever
Robert Munsch
For parents navigating the beautiful, complex journey of raising children and caring for their own aging parents. Explor
Ages 4–10
What Cloud Is My Brother In?
Kim Vesey
For the child grappling with the loss of a brother, this gentle book offers comforting imagery to help process the compl
Ages 4–8
When Someone Dies
Andrea Dorn
For the child grappling with the loss of a loved one and needing a concrete, gentle way to process their big feelings an
Ages 4–8
What Cloud Is My Sister In?
Kim Vesey
For children who are navigating the profound loss of a brother or sister and need gentle reassurance that their sibling'
Ages 4–8
A Friend Would Say Goodbye
Michol M. Whitney
For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to a friend or family member while cherishi
Ages 4–8
Someone I Love Is Gone
Shiela Y Harris
For the child navigating the complex waves of loss, this story provides a gentle roadmap for processing grief and findin
Ages 4–8
It Won't Ever Be the Same
Korie Leigh
A therapeutic resource for children navigating the heavy emotions of grief and the permanent changes that come after los
Ages 4–8
Dad is with you everywhere
Ashley Schwab
For the child grappling with the loss or absence of a father. This soothing story offers comfort by showing how a father
Ages 3–8
Dear God, Will I See Them Again?
Ev Parker
A comforting resource for children processing the loss of a pet or loved one through a lens of faith and hope.
Ages 3–8
Got to Dance
Mary-Claire Helldorfer
For the child feeling bored or restless on a long summer day. Discover how music and a special bond with a grandparent c
Ages 3–7
With Lots of Love
Jenny Torres Sanchez
For the child who misses a faraway relative and needs to feel that love transcends distance through familiar smells, tas
Ages 4–8
The Rainbow Feelings of Cancer
Carrie Martin
For the child navigating the complex emotional landscape of a loved one's cancer diagnosis, this book uses colors to val
Ages 4–10
Ellie Learns About Grief
Raina Shepard
For the child navigating the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide provides a safe space to understand and process the
Ages 4–8
Chloe's Lunar New Year
Lily Lamotte
For families looking to connect with their heritage or learn about new traditions, this story captures the warmth of pre
Ages 4–8
Drop Dead
Babette Cole
For the child asking big questions about what happens when we get old, this quirky story uses humor to navigate the cycl
Ages 5–9
Lost in the Clouds
Tom Tinn-Disbury
For the child navigating the complex emotions of losing a parent, this gentle story uses the metaphor of clouds to expla
Ages 3–7
Empty and Me: A Tale of Friendship and Loss
Azam Mahdavi
For the child navigating the heaviness of a parent's passing. This gentle story personifies grief as a quiet giant named
Ages 4–9
Tarc and the Grieving Children
Scot Harris
For families navigating the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide helps children identify their unique grieving style
Ages 4–10
When Lola Visits
Michelle Sterling
For the child who cherishes the sensory magic of summer and the bittersweet feeling of a beloved relative's visit coming
Ages 4–8
Bear Island
Matthew Cordell
For the child processing a difficult loss and finding their way back to joy through the quiet healing power of nature an
Ages 4–9
My Grief Is Like the Ocean
Jessica Biles
For children processing the complex grief of losing a parent to suicide, using the metaphor of the ocean to navigate con
Ages 5–11
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