Big Feelings, Little Hearts: Children's Books about GriefLike this list

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• The Goodbye Book

  Parr, Todd

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  Through the lens of a pet fish who has lost its companion, The Goodbye Book tells a touching and hopeful story about saying goodbye to someone you love. Addressing the host of emotions children experience, Todd reminds readers that it’s okay not to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cape

  Johnson, Kevin,

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  When a child loses the person in his life that he loves more than anything, he uses his cape as protection from his grief. On the day of the funeral, he uses it to block out the pictures and stories people share, refusing to acknowledge the memories…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ida, Always

  Levis, Caron,

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  Gus lives in a big park in the middle of an even bigger city, and he spends his days with Ida. Ida is right there. Always. Then one sad day, Gus learns that Ida is very sick, and she isn’t going to get better. The friends help each other face the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Invisible String

  Karst, Patrice,

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  When Liza and Jeremy run to their mother during a scary storm, she comforts them by telling them about the Invisible String, which connects people who love each other no matter where they are and means that they are never alone.

• Death Is Stupid

  Higginbotham, Anastasia,

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  Death is Stupid tackles a child’s confusion and questions as he views his grandmother in her casket and attempts to reckon his own grief with the words of those trying to comfort him. Direct and cathartic, Death Is Stupid is unlike any other…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Badger's Parting Gifts

  Varley, Susan

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  All the woodland creatures—Mole, Frog, Fox, and Rabbit—love old Badger, who is their confidante, advisor, and friend. When he dies, they are overwhelmed by their loss. Then they begin to remember and treasure the memories he left them. Told simply,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Together We Remember

  Morera, Jackie,

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  Giselle and Papi are happy together, but there was a time when their two was three, and sometimes remembering is painful. It can also be a lot of fun! They embark on an imagination adventure that includes rainforest hikes, intergalactic…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cry, Heart, but Never Break

  Ringtved, Glenn, 1968-

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  Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings make a pact to keep death from taking her away. But Death does arrive all the same, as it must. He comes gently, naturally. And he comes with enough time to share a story with the children that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Fall of Freddie the Leaf

  a Story of Life for All Ages

  Buscaglia, Leo F.

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  The Fall of Freddie the Leaf touches children and adults alike, illustrating the delicate balance between life and death. The Fall of Freddie the Leaf is a warm, thought-provoking story about how Freddie and his companion leaves change with the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Heart and the Bottle

  Jeffers, Oliver

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  There is a wonder and magic to childhood. We don’t realize it at the time, of course . . . yet the adults in our lives do. They encourage us to see things in the stars, to find joy in colors and laughter as we play. But what happens when that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Addy's Cup of Sugar

  Muth, Jon J.,

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  Addy has moved to a new neighborhood with her beloved kitten, Trumpet. They are best friends, and inseparable. But when Trumpet is hit by a car, Addy seeks her wise friend, Stillwater. She is sure he will know how to bring Trumpet back to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Rabbit Listened

  Doerrfeld, Cori,

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  A universal, deeply moving exploration of grief and empathy With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustrations, The Rabbit Listened is a tender meditation on loss. When something terrible happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Grief Is An Elephant

  Smith, Tamara Ellis,

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  An imaginative and heartfelt book that reminds us that there is no loss without love. When Grief first arrives, it is like an elephant--so big that there is hardly room for anything else. But over time, Grief can become smaller and smaller--first a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Big Cat, Little Cat

  Cooper, Elisha,

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  There was a cat who lived alone. Until the day a new cat came . . . And so a story of friendship begins, following the two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn’t come back. This is a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Just What to Do

  Lukoff, Kyle,

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  When you see someone sad, it's only natural to want to cheer them up. But how? Some people like hugs but others don't. Sometimes a joke is more comforting than a card. How can you do the just-right-thing if you don't know what it is? With its…Read moreRead more of this annotation