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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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What Momma Says...About Grief
Charlene Helm
For children facing the confusion and sadness of loss, this gentle guide provides practical tools and emotional strategi
Ages 4–9
Never Forget Eleanor
Jason June
For children processing a grandparent's memory loss, this gentle story shows how shared memories and storytelling can ke
Ages 4–8
Boy and the Gorilla, The
Jackie Azua Kramer
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of loss, this gentle dialogue with an imaginary friend provides space to a
Ages 4–8
Finding Narnia: The Story of C. S. Lewis and His Brother
Caroline McAlister
For the creative child who loves building imaginary worlds or feels a deep bond with their sibling through shared play.
Ages 4–8
Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck!
Kyle Mewburn
For the child who avoids sloppy family kisses and struggles with personal space. This story balances a child's need for
Ages 3–7
Feelings of Grief With Doctor Mommy
Dr. A. Francis, T. C. Pask
For the child navigating the complex waves of loss, this gentle guide uses a relatable mother-daughter dynamic to explai
Ages 3–8
Tea Cakes for Tosh
Kelly Starling Lyons
For the child noticing a grandparent starting to forget things, this story honors the power of family traditions and the
Ages 4–8
Knock Knock: My Dad's Dream for Me
Daniel Beaty
Every morning, a boy shares a special 'knock knock' game with his father. When one day the knock doesn't come, he must l
Ages 4–11
Mango Tree, The/La mata de mango
Edel Rodriguez
For the child learning to find hope after a loss, this story shows how nature and family bonds provide the strength to g
Ages 4–8
The Rag Coat
Lauren Mills
For the child who feels self-conscious about what they have compared to others, this story celebrates how our history an
Ages 5–10
Little Lost Bat
Sandra Markle
For the child curious about the natural world or those processing the idea of non-traditional families and adoption thro
Ages 4–8
I Love You Bigger Than The Sky
Michelle Robinson
For the child navigating the big feelings of loss, this gentle bear story explains the stages of grief and offers a comf
Ages 3–7
What Cloud Is My Mommy In?
Unknown
For children navigating the heartbreak of losing a mother, this gentle story uses the metaphor of clouds to provide comf
Ages 3–8
Remembering Ethan
Leslea Newman
For the family navigating the quiet, heavy days after the loss of a child, this gentle story helps young siblings proces
Ages 4–8
My Brother in the Sky
Courtney Anderson
For the child navigating the profound sadness of losing a sibling and finding ways to stay connected through memory and
Ages 4–9
A Young Man's Dance
Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton
For the child struggling with a grandparent's memory loss. This story helps children find new ways to connect when a lov
Ages 5–9
The Littlest Angel
Charles Tazewell
For the child struggling to fit in or grieving what they left behind. A young angel learns that his humble earthly treas
Ages 5–10
The Patchwork Quilt
Valerie Flournoy
For the child learning to value family history and the slow, beautiful process of creating something by hand with a love
Ages 5–9
All About Grief
Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney
For children processing the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide helps explain the complex feelings of grief in ways
Ages 5–11
Day of the Dead
Tony Johnston
For children learning how families honor loved ones who have passed, this vibrant story transforms grief into a joyful c
Ages 4–8
Something Sad Happened
Darby A. Strickland
A comforting guide for toddlers and preschoolers processing a loss, using simple language and a biblical foundation to e
Ages 2–5
The Sea in the Way
Sophie Gilmore
For the child grappling with the distance between themselves and a loved one far away, offering a gentle way to process
Ages 4–8
Everett Anderson's Goodbye
Lucille Clifton
For a child struggling with the heavy, confusing stages of grief after the loss of a parent. This gentle verse follows a
Ages 4–8
The Grief Rock
Natasha Daniels
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of loss. This therapeutic story helps little ones understand that while gr
Ages 5–10
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