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• Bird Is Dead

  Fisscher, Tiny

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  An honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful illustrations by a therapist-turned-artist, Bird is Dead uses humor to make death a more approachable topic.

• Always Remember

  Meng, Cece

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  When Old Turtle dies and is taken back by the sea, his friends remember that he was a wonderful teacher and friend who made his world a better place.

• The Goodbye Book

  Parr, Todd

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  Illustrations and brief text relate how a person might feel when they lose someone they love.

• The Flat Rabbit

  Oskarsson, Bárður, 1972-

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  The Flat Rabbit treats the concept of death with a sense of compassion and gentle humor -- and a note of practicality. In the end, the dog's and the rat's caring, thoughtful approach results in an unusual yet perfect way to respect their departed…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Where Are You Now?

  Burke, Tyler Clark

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  Told in simple but powerful prose, and illustrated by the author in a wash of brilliant watercolor, Tyler Clark Burke's Where Are You Now? is a beautiful small book about change, death and transformation.

• The Dead Bird

  Brown, Margaret Wise

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  When they find a dead bird, a group of children bury it in the woods, sing a song to it, and put flowers on the grave.

• Anna's Heaven

  Hole, Stian

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  Parent Loss. After the death of her mother, Anna and her father imagine that Heaven might be a place where one can help in God's garden, visit with old friends, and take off one's socks whenever one pleases.

• Cape

  Johnson, Kevin (Children's author),

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  Parent loss. After losing the person in his life he loves more than anything, a young child holds onto a cape as a source of comfort and strength as he navigates the sadness and joy of his memories.

• The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden

  Smith, Heather, 1968-

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  Parent loss. This gorgeously illustrated picture book tells the story of a young Japanese boy who loses his dad in a tsunami. Also available in eBook and audiobook formats.

• Lost in the Clouds

  Tinn-Disbury, Tom

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  Parent loss. Written in collaboration with an experienced grief professional, Lost in the Clouds gently explores the idea of grief and teaches children how to understand and deal with their emotions surrounding the death of a loved one.

• Always With You

  Walters, Eric, 1957-

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  Grandparent Loss. In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently lost her grandfather. With gentle watercolours and fold-out letters for sharing with loved ones, Always With You is a timeless story about grief, growing up, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Grandmother's Visit

  Quan, Betty

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  Grandparent loss. After her grandmother's funeral, Grace's mom turns on all the outside lights so that Grandmother's spirit can find its way home for one final goodbye.

• Sitting Shiva

  Silver, Erin, 1980-

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  Parent loss. In this deeply moving picture book, a young girl learns about the practice of sitting shiva after her mother dies. Includes "A note about grief".

• Grandpa's Stories

  Coelho, Joseph,

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  Grandparent loss. A young girl reflects on a year of exploring and laughing with her beloved Grandpa, remembering many special moments as she seeks a way to honor him after his death.

• A Gift of Feathers

  Schept, Ken

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  Grandparent loss. When she finds a feather, Grandma Dot adds it to her collection. Feathers, she tells her two granddaughters, remind Grandma Dot of people shes lost. At first, the girls see the feathers as fun to play with. But soon, Grandma Dots…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Dream Medicine Dreams

  Boivin, Lisa, 1970-

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  Grandparent loss. When Grampa gets sick and falls into a coma, a little girl must lean on his teachings as she learns to say goodbye. From Dene artist and bioethicist Lisa Boivin comes this healing story of hope, dreams, and the special bond between…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Miss My Grandpa

  Xiaojing, Jin,

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  Grandparent loss. A child asks different family members about her late grandfather and learns of his characteristics through the features he passed down to his children and grandchildren.

• Saturdays Are for Stella

  Wellins, Candy

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  Grandparent loss. George loves spending Saturdays with his grandmother, Stella. One day, Stella is gone and George is ready to cancel Saturdays-- until a new addition to the family arrives and George finds a way to honor the memories of his beloved…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Always Remembering Papa

  Godfrey, Amanda

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  Grandparent loss. A children's book about loss and the struggles of grief from a child's point of view. This story is created with love and compassion so young readers will find comfort during this stressful and difficult time.

• The Funeral

  James, Matt, 1973-

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  Loss of family member. This sensitive and life-affirming story will lead young readers to ask their own questions about life, death and how we remember those who have gone before us.