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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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With Jesus I Am Brave
Good News Meditations
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big fears or worries. This gentle retelling uses the story of Lazarus to show kid
Ages 3–7
Cat Heaven
Cynthia Rylant
For the child grappling with the loss of a feline friend. This gentle vision of a playful afterlife offers a comforting
Ages 3–8
The Memory Book
Joanna Rowland
For the child who is navigating the difficult emotions of losing a loved one and needs a gentle way to keep their spirit
Ages 4–8
Tía Fortuna's New Home
Ruth Behar
For the child grappling with the bittersweet nature of change and saying goodbye to a beloved home, this story explores
Ages 4–8
Beyond the Setting Sun
Sarah J. Dodd
For children navigating the heavy heart of losing someone special, this gentle story uses a family of bears to explain d
Ages 4–8
Mile-High Apple Pie
Laura Langston
For the child noticing a grandparent's changing memory. This tender story explores how love and shared traditions persis
Ages 4–8
Vida Remembers
Jennifer Glasgow
For the child noticing a grandparent starting to forget. This tender story helps families navigate the changes that come
Ages 4–8
Some Days
María Wernicke
For the child navigating a heavy season of loss or absence, this gentle story validates the quiet, slow pace of grief an
Ages 4–8
Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog
Pamela S. Turner
For the child processing the finality of loss or the depth of a promise, this story explores how love and loyalty can en
Ages 4–9
Goodbye Sister
Kimberly Maurice Newton
For the child navigating the profound heartache of losing a brother or sister. This gentle story helps little ones proce
Ages 4–8
Close to Me: A Story From Grief to Hope for Children and Families
Unknown
For the child navigating the heavy waves of loss, this gentle story provides a roadmap from the depths of grief toward a
Ages 3–8
Abuela's Super Capa
Ana Siqueira
For the child adjusting to a grandparent's health changes, this story uses the power of play to find new ways of connect
Ages 4–8
Remember Grandma?
Laura Langston
For the child noticing a grandparent starting to forget names or stories. A gentle guide for navigating the changes brou
Ages 4–8
Faraway Grandpa
Roberta Karim
For the child noticing a grandparent becoming forgetful, this story provides gentle sensory tools to maintain their lovi
Ages 4–8
The House of Lost and Found
Martin Widmark
For the child or adult experiencing a period of isolation or the quiet aftermath of loss, this story shows how small act
Ages 5–9
Her Mother's Face
Roddy Doyle
For the child who has lost a parent and worries they are forgetting what they looked like. A gentle guide to finding a m
Ages 5–9
Angelo
David Macaulay
For the child learning how compassion can bridge gaps between different souls and the beauty of leaving a lasting legacy
Ages 5–10
All Those Secrets of the World
Jane Yolen
For the child grappling with the distance of a loved one. This poignant story uses a lesson in perspective to explain wh
Ages 4–8
Where is Papa?
Anita Trone
For the child grappling with the absence of a father figure, this gentle story provides comfort while explaining how lov
Ages 3–8
Valerie's Favorite Thing
Deborah Vander Eyk
For the child feeling the distress of losing a treasured possession. This story explores the emotional weight of family
Ages 4–8
The Orphan
Anthony L. Manna
For the child navigating the heaviness of loss and seeking comfort in the enduring, protective bond of a mother's love.
Ages 5–9
Jubela
Cristina Kessler
For the child grappling with the concept of loss or the harsh realities of nature, this true story offers a path from gr
Ages 5–9
Sachiko Means Happiness
Kimiko Sakai
For the child struggling with a grandparent's memory loss, this story honors the frustration and sadness that comes when
Ages 4–8
I Miss You Most
Cassie Hoyt
For the child grappling with the heavy feeling of missing someone special, whether they are far away or gone, this gentl
Ages 4–8
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