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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent — 1,768 books

Cover of Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree

Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree

For the child grappling with the loss of a parent or searching for the courage to pursue big dreams in the face of hards

Cover of The Sibling I'll Meet Someday

The Sibling I'll Meet Someday

For parents looking to comfort a child after the loss of an unborn baby through a faith-based lens, offering reassurance

Cover of Babar

Jean de Brunhoff

For the child curious about growing up and taking on big responsibilities. This classic explores how one elephant naviga

Cover of Ida, Always

For the child facing the terminal illness or death of someone they love. A tender story of two zoo bears that helps kids

Cover of What If? a book about grief and loss

What If? a book about grief and loss

Christine Webster

For the child grappling with the heavy questions that follow a loss. This gentle guide helps little ones navigate the co

Cover of What Does Grief Feel Like?

What Does Grief Feel Like?

For children processing the confusing physical and emotional waves of loss, this expert-backed guide helps name and norm

Cover of A Kids Book About Grief

A Kids Book About Grief

A clear, honest guide for children processing the heavy emotions of loss. It offers a straightforward way to talk about

Cover of Island Boy

For the child curious about how a person grows up and where they belong. This gentle story explores the cycle of life an

Cover of The Ruby Red Slippers

The Ruby Red Slippers

For the child struggling to part with a outgrown treasure. Help your little one discover that the joy of a favorite obje

Cover of The Goodbye Book

The Goodbye Book

For children processing the difficult emotions of loss and separation, this gentle guide validates every feeling while o

Cover of Coming on Home Soon

Coming on Home Soon

Jacqueline Woodson

For the child feeling the ache of a parent being away for work or travel. This gentle story offers comfort while navigat

Cover of A Doll For Navidades

A Doll For Navidades

Esmeralda Santiago

For the child learning to navigate feelings of envy and the realization that holiday gifts don't always look like the on

Cover of When Angels Sing: A Christian Based Picture Book for Terminally Ill Children: A Story of Light, Love, and the Promise of Forever

When Angels Sing: A Christian Based Picture Book for Terminally Ill Children: A Story of Light, Love, and the Promise of Forever

For the family seeking spiritual reassurance and comfort for a child facing a life-limiting illness, using faith and lig

Cover of Always My Dad

Sharon Dennis Wyeth

For the child who misses a parent they don't see often, this gentle story honors the enduring bond between a girl and he

Cover of Rolling Thunder

Rolling Thunder

For the family looking to explain the significance of Memorial Day and honor the bond between veterans and their loved o

Cover of Heidi

Five-year-old Heidi finds happiness with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, only to be sent to the city as a companion t

Cover of Hat Cat

For the child learning to understand the quiet rhythms of aging and the steady comfort of a loyal companion during life'

Cover of The Boy and the Gorilla

The Boy and the Gorilla

Jackie Azúa Kramer

For the child grappling with the heavy 'why' and 'where' of losing a parent, this tender story makes space for the big q

Cover of Happy Birthday, Grampie

Happy Birthday, Grampie

For the child noticing a grandparent's physical changes, this story offers a gentle way to connect through love and crea

Cover of Love One Another: The Last Days of Jesus

Love One Another: The Last Days of Jesus

Lauren Thompson

For parents seeking a gentle way to explain the Easter story, focusing on Jesus's message of compassion and the hope tha

Cover of Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story

Lila Perl, Marion Blumenthal Lazan

Marion Blumenthal Lazan shares her harrowing childhood experiences, surviving six years in Nazi concentration camps with

Cover of Roberto Clemente: The True Story

Roberto Clemente: The True Story

This biography chronicles the remarkable life of Roberto Clemente, from his humble beginnings in Puerto Rico to his lege

Cover of Pencilvania

Stephanie Watson

After her mother's death, Zora loses her love for drawing. When her furious scribbles pull her and her sister, Frankie,

Cover of Double Happiness

Double Happiness

Nancy Tupper Ling

For the child facing a big move, this lyrical story helps kids collect 'treasures' from their old life while making room

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