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Missing mommy : A Book About Bereavement
by Rebecca Cobb
Honest and straightforward, this touching story explores the many emotions a bereaved child may experience as a result of the loss of a parent or loved one, from anger and guilt to sadness and bewilderment.
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The scar
by Charlotte Moundlic
When his mother dies, a little boy is angry at his loss and does everything he can think of to hold onto the memory of her scent, her voice and the special things she did for him, until his grandmother shows him another way to feel that his mom's love is near.
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A pillow for my mom
by Charissa Sgouros
A young girl reflects on the special moments she had shared with her mother before her mother became ill and was moved to the hospital, and in a display of love, makes her mother a pillow in the hopes that it will bring her some comfort.
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Flamingo dream
by Donna Jo Napoli
Grieving over her father's death from cancer, a young girl celebrates their last year together by making a book that includes mementos and a story, in a groundbreaking picture book about dying and healing.
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Ben's flying flowers
by Inger M. Maier
Emily introduces her younger brother, Ben, to butterflies, which he calls "flying flowers," and when his illness makes him too weak to go see them she draws him pictures, but after his death she no longer wants to draw happy things. Includes note to parents
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That summer
by Tony Johnston
A family recollects one special summer in which Joey, a courageous young boy who is dying, and his brother ran in the sun, went fishing, captured lightning bugs, and had many other adventures, forever savoring the happy times and memories, in a touching picture book that is filled with love, life, and family.
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Seven for a secret
by Laurence Anholt
Ruby lives in the city and Grampa lives in the country. They write to each other and share the events in their lives. Through the Magpie Song the events of the story unravel - three magpies for Ruby the magpie girl, one for a heart-breaking goodbye and six for a wonderful surprise that will change Ruby's life forever.
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The blue roses
by Linda Boyden
Rosalie's cherished tradition of planting different colored rosebushes by her bedroom window every spring comes to an end when her grandfather dies, yet a special dream about a unique blue rosebush reminds her of him and reassures her that he will always be there with her in spirit.
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The Roller Coaster Kid
by Mary Ann Rodman
Sharing everything in common with his grandfather except a love of roller coasters, Zach prefers riding the Big Wheel with his grandmother until the summer his grandmother is gone and a lonely Zach decides that taking a roller coaster ride with his grandfather would be just the thing to cheer them both up. By the award-winning author of Surprise Soup.
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Blackberry stew
by Isabell Monk
When her Grandpa Jack dies, Hope remembers the time she went with him to pick blackberries, and she realizes that he will continue to live in her and in her memories.
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Remembering Grandpa
by Uma Krishnaswami
Daysha's grandma has come down with a bad case of sadness now that Grandpa has been gone for over a year, so Daysha sets out to remind her grandma of happy times they shared to bring back happy memories.
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Sophie
by Mem Fox
One day, Sophie's best friend, Grandpa, is gone, in a gentle but powerful storybook that explores the nature of family love and the cycle of birth, life, and death.
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Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs
by Tomie De Paola
Four-year-old Tommy enjoys his relationship with both his grandmother and great-grandmother, but eventually learns to face their inevitable death
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One more Wednesday
by Malika Doray
Bunny loves spending every Wednesday with Granny, but suddenly, Granny dies, and Bunny is left feeling sad and confused until Mama explains different beliefs about death, and Bunny realizes that his memories of Granny will be like one more Wednesday, in a heartwarming picture book that helps children to understand death.
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Grandma's gloves
by Cecil Castellucci
Heartbroken when her beloved grandmother passes away, a little girl works through her grief by resolving to keep their flower garden in bloom and remembering the loving times they shared. A first picture book by the illustrator of The Plain Janes graphic novel series.
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Harry & Hopper
by Margaret Wild
One day when Harry comes home from school, his faithful companion Hopper isn't there to greet him, in a touching story about the process of healing after losing a beloved pet.
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Good-bye, fish
by Judith Koppens
Giraffe and Dog help their friend Kitty adjust to the death of her pet fish
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Good-bye, Sheepie
by Robert Burleigh
Through warm, gentle watercolor-and-gouache illustrations, this story helps children come to terms with the death of a beloved family pet, exploring the feelings they may have related to such a loss.
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A dog like Jack
by DyAnne DiSalvo
After a long life of chasing squirrels, licking ice cream cones, and loving his adoptive family, an old dog comes to the end of his days
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The forever dog
by Bill Cochran
Making a pact with his pet pooch, Corky, to stay together forever, little Mike doesn't know what to make of the situation when he comes home from school and finds Corky isn't there to greet him, in an emotional tale about love and loss.
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Murphy and Kate
by Ellen Howard
A touching and sensitive look at coping with grief and loss tells of Kate and her beloved dog Murphy, who grow up together, and poignantly evokes Kate's sadness at Murphy's death, reminding youngsters how life continues.
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Dog Heaven
by Cynthia Rylant
A comforting and smile-inducing poetic text speculates on the place where all good dogs go, describing Dog Heaven as a wonderful location filled with countless ham biscuits, good meals, lots of petting, and endless stretches of fields to run in.
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Sally goes to Heaven
by Stephen Huneck
A gentle celebration of the natural cycle of a pet's life follows the peaceful passing of beloved dog Sally, who transitions to a happy existence in heaven and helps her family on Earth find a new pet, in a story complemented by a removable magnetic picture frame.
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Sammy in the sky
by Barbara Walsh
A little girl tells about her special pet, Sammy, "the best hound dog in the whole world," and how, after he becomes sick and dies, she comes to know the truth of her mother's reassuring words, that Sammy's spirit is everywhere. 25,000 first printing.
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Cat Heaven
by Cynthia Rylant
A simply versed companion to Dog Heaven features bold, folk-art illustrations and profiles the special place where all good cats can find an endless supply of catnip, tuna, and warm laps.
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Desser the best ever cat
by Maggie Smith
Provides the story of love and loss for a family cat as a young girl remembers the special times they shared together throughout the years.
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Rudi's pond
by Eve Bunting
When the young narrator's best friend, Rudi, dies, she and the other children in school build a memorial pond by a big oak tree and hang Rudi's hummingbird feeder by the pond, and one day, a very special hummingbird comes to visit, in a touching picture book based on a true story.
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Ada's pal
by George Ella Lyon
Ada, a black mop-like dog, grieves for her friend Tombstone, an energetic canine who got sick and died, and only their owner can find a way to cure Ada's broken heart.
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Remembering Crystal
by Sebastian Loth
Crystal had lived in the garden for many years and she was growing old--Zelda was just starting out in life and though she was young, she and Crystal were best friends, but one day Crystal was not in the garden, she had died; in this gentle, beautifully illustrated story, children learn, with Zelda, that true friendship is a gift that doesn't die.
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A story for Hippo : a book about loss
by Simon Puttock
When his best friend Hippo, who is the oldest and sagest animal in the jungle, dies, Monkey is devastated and wonders what he will do without his friend who always told him stories and laughed at his jokes, in a touching book that shows young readers how to cope with loss.
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Badger's parting gifts
by Susan Varley
Badger's friends are sad when he dies, but they treasure the legacies he left them
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Always and forever
by Alan Durant
When Fox dies, Mole, Hare, and Otter have a hard time adjusting to his loss until Squirrel reminds them of all the good times they shared in the past--reassuring them that Fox will always be alive in their hearts and minds.
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Bear and Bird
by James Skofield
An old bear and a young bird become friends and spend several years together until the bear's death of old age, after which the young bird is comforted by memories of their time together.
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I remember Miss Perry
by Pat Brisson
Worried about attending his first day of school, Stevie is comforted by his teacher, Miss Perry, who shares with him her special wishes and dreams, yet when Miss Perry dies in an accident, Stevie finds a special way to deal with the loss with the help of his new classmates--honoring his teacher and friend in a way she would have truly appreciated.
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