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Where do they go?by Julia AlvarezChildren wonder what happens to their loved ones after death.
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Death is stupid
by Anastasia Higginbotham
Walks through the emotions and confusion it is common for young people to experience when someone dies, and describes some of the ways to celebrate love and life.
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Life is like the wind
by Shona Innes
Explores the concept of death, including what happens to life once it leaves the body and the different ways people deal with the death of loved ones
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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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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.
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What happens when a loved one dies?by Jillian RobertsWhether children are experiencing grief and loss for the first time or simply curious, it can be difficult to know how to talk to them about death. Using questions posed in a child's voice and answers that start simply and become more in-depth, this book allows adults to guide the conversation to a natural and reassuring conclusion.
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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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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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Grandad's island
by Benji Davies
Presents the story about a little boy coming to terms with the loss of his beloved grandfather
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Anna's heaven
by Stian Hole
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
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When Aunt Mattie got her wings
by Petra Mathers
A gently sad and sweetly humorous picture book that explores the death of a loved one from a child's perspective follows the experiences of Lottie the chicken, who says farewell to her beloved Aunt Mattie and remembers special shared times while eating her aunt's favorite sandwiches. By the award-winning creator of Lottie's New Friend.
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Cry, heart, but never break
by Glenn Ringtved
Aware that their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings make a pact to keep death from taking her away, but Death comes, nevertheless, gently and naturally, in a book that helps children realize the value of loss to life and the importance of being able to say goodbye.
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The dead bird
by Margaret Wise Brown
A reillustrated edition of Margaret Wise Brown's classic story follows the experiences of a group of children who organize a heartfelt memorial after finding a dead bird.
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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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Rosie & Crayonby Deborah MarceroWhen Rosie's dog Crayon dies all the color in her world seems to fade to grey, but after she helps a little boy find his cat she suddenly realizes her heart is open to love again, which helps bring the beautiful colors back into her life
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The heaven of animals
by Nancy Tillman
A comforting story in tribute to the loss of a pet depicts an idyllic heaven for animals with angels who play every dog's favorite game, rays of sunshine ideally suited to cats and unobscured sky fields where horses can run freely. By the creator of On the Night You Were Born.
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