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Boats for Papa
by Jessixa Bagley
Buckley and his mother cope with the loss of their father/husband by sending small wooden boats, built by Buckley, off into the ocean.
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The memory box : a book about grief
by Joanna Rowland
Grieving over the death of a special person, a young child creates a memory box to keep mementos and written memories of the loved one. Includes a guide for parents with information from a Christian perspective on helping manage the complex and difficultemotions children feel when they lose someone they love, as well as suggestions on how to create their own memory box
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The Boy and the Gorilla by Jackie Azúa KramerThis profoundly moving tale about a grieving boy and an imaginary gorilla makes real the power of talking about loss. On the day of his mother's funeral, a young boy conjures the very visitor he needs to see: a gorilla. Wise and gentle, the gorilla stays on to answer the heart-heavy questions the boy hesitates to ask his father: Where did his mother go? Will she come back home? Will we (read more)
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Gentle Willow : a story for children about dying
by Joyce C. Mills
Amanda the squirrel is upset that she is going to lose her friend Gentle Willow, but the tree wizards give advice that help both her and Gentle Willow accept the change that comes with death
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The goodbye boat
by Mary Joslin
Presents the phenomena of grief and loss and the concept that death is not the end
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When Grandpa came to stay
by Judith Caseley
When Grandpa comes to his house to stay, Benny enjoys his company and helps him cope with Grandma's death
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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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Remembering Mrs. Rossi
by Amy Hest
Although she loves her father, their home in New York City, and third-grade teacher Miss Meadows, eight-year-old Annie misses her mother who died recently and finds a way to deal with her grief when she receives a special scrapbook from her mother's former students.
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The purple balloon
by Christopher Raschka
As captured in the drawings of purple and blue balloons, an inspiring book deals with children who are coping with fatal illnesses and their own mortality through direct and sensitive language.
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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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City Dog, Country Frog
by Mo Willems
Through the seasons, whenever City Dog visits the country he runs straight for Country Frog's rock to play games with him, but during the winter things change for them both, and come spring, their friendship blooms a little differently.
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Zayde comes to live
by Sheri Cooper Sinykin
When Rachel's beloved grandfather, Zayde, comes to spend his last days with her family, she worries what will happen when he dies, especially after friends tell her the Christian and Muslim beliefs about the afterlife.
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The wishing tree
by Roseanne Thong
Ming's wishes at the tree on Lunar New Year with his grandmother always seemed to come true, but one year the tree does not help, and he alone must make peace with the loss of his grandmother and the spirit of the tree
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My father's arms are a boat
by Stein Erik Lunde
A gentle story about the cycles and continuity of life features a young boy who, unable to sleep in a home that is quieter than he has ever experienced, climbs into his father's arms before taking a walk under a starry nighttime sky, where he asks about the plants and animals they pass and wonders if his mother will ever return.
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Ida, always
by Caron Levis
When his best friend and fellow polar bear, Ida, becomes terminally ill, a sad Gus spends their final days together whispering, sniffling, cuddling and laughing with Ida in their home at the Central Park Zoo.
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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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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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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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Big cat, little cat
by Elisha Cooper
"A moving tale about friendship, new beginnings, and cats"
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The pond
by Nicola Davies
A young boy and his family struggle to overcome the loss of his father using the small pond that he had begun to build as part of the healing process
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Always remember
by Cece Meng
A lyrical tribute to the loss of a loved one follows the farewell of Old Turtle, whose grieving friends lovingly remember how he impacted their lives and will continue to influence their world.
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Grandmother's visit
by Betty Quan
Missing the beloved late grandmother who taught her how to wash rice while sharing stories about her childhood in China, a sad little girl participates in a family tradition of turning on the outside lights so that her grandmother's spirit can return home one last time to say goodbye.
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Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs
by Tomie DePaola
This picture book of childhood memories has been enhanced with new full-color art in celebration of its twenty-fifth anniversary as a children's classic.
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Maybe tomorrow?
by Charlotte Agell
A tender exploration of loss and the power of supportive kindness, empathy and friendship depicts a kindhearted, butterfly-covered gator who helps a mourning purple hippo carry around a shrinking metaphorical block of sadness in the aftermath of a painful loss.
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The phone booth in Mr. Hirota's garden
by Heather Smith
A picture book based on true events tells the story of a young Japanese boy who loses his dad in a tsunami and the neighbor whose unconnected phone booth helps him heal
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The goodbye book
by Todd Parr
A pet fish who has lost his companion imparts a gentle, age-appropriate message about saying goodbye while touching on the emotions commonly experienced by children in the face of loss. By the best-selling author of The Earth Book. Simultaneous eBook. 30,000 first printing.
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The memory box : a book about grief
by Joanna Rowland
Grieving over the death of a special person, a young child creates a memory box to keep mementos and written memories of the loved one. Includes a guide for parents with information from a Christian perspective on helping manage the complex and difficultemotions children feel when they lose someone they love, as well as suggestions on how to create their own memory box
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