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See You on the Other Side
by Rachel Montez Minor
This lyrical picture book from actress, dancer and singer Rachel Montez Minor is a beautiful ode to those we've lost and a reassurance that we will carry their love with us forever.
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Grandpa's Stories
by Joseph Coelho
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.
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An Ordinary Day
by Elana K. Arnold
A tribute to the poignant moments of community life honors the contributions of helpers and loved ones who support each other through extraordinary transitions, from welcoming a new baby to saying goodbye to a beloved pet.
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The Funeral
by Matt James
Although Norma does not understand all the rituals that happen when she attends a funeral with her family, she does enjoy playing with her cousin and feels the deceased would have liked the funeral.
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Empty and Me: A Tale of Friendship and Loss
by Azam Mahdavi
After a young girl's mother dies, Empty appears and silently takes up the big blank space left behind. For some time, the girl can't connect with her dad or any friends, and Empty is her closest companion. But then, a happy reminder of her mom pops up one day, and this bit of joy helps the little girl open up to the world around her.
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Pumpkin and Me
by Alicia Acosta
A poetic and delicate picture book to help children deal with the pain of losing a pet and celebrate the memories left behind when a loved one dies.
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The Sour Cherry Tree
by Naseem Hrab
A young girl recalls everyday details about her beloved grandfather the day after his death.
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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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Maybe Tomorrow?
by Charlotte Agell
Elba carries the black block of grief and sadness wherever she
goes--until Norris comes along and helps her to let go of the block
and enjoy life again.
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Fadeaway
by Maura Ellen Stokes
Fourteen-year-old Sam is struggling to get by without her best friend, Reagan, who died suddenly the summer before high school, but Regan's "reappearance" only helps temporarily.
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Halfway to Harmony
by Barbara O'Connor
Ten-year-old Walter Tipple is grieving his beloved older brother, Tank, when a sassy girl named Posey moves in next door and Banjo, a hot-air balloonist, sets the pair on an adventure.
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My Father's Words
by Patricia MacLachlan
Two children find comfort working at a rescue shelter for dogs as they search for ways to cope after their father's sudden death.
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Mid-Air
by Alicia Williams
Thirteen-year-old Isaiah grapples with the loss of his best friend as he strives to fit into a world that expects him to toughen up, which leads him on a exploration of identity and vulnerability.
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Coyote Lost and Found
by Dan Gemeinhart
Embarking on an epic cross-country road trip to scatter her mom's ashes at her chosen resting place, Coyote and her dad have an unforgettable adventure, picking up some old friends and discovering some new ones along the way.
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Missing Okalee
by Laura Ojeda Melchor
When Pheobe's sister, Okalee, drowns in the river during their annual spring celebration, Phoebe is wracked with guilt to the point that she loses her singing voice.
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Willa and the Whale
by Chad Morris
Twelve-year-old Willa, grieving the loss of her mother, a renowned marine biologist, discovers she can talk to whales.
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Right As Rain
by Lindsey Stoddard
Eleven-year-old Rain struggles to adjust to the many changes in her life after her brother dies and her family moves to New York City.
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Birdie
by Eileen Spinelli
Still grieving for her father, twelve-year-old Birdie struggles to adjust to many changes, including when her grandmother, her mother, and her best friends all begin dating.
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Never That Far
by Carol Lynch Williams
When twelve-year-old Libby's grandfather dies of a heart attack, it's up to her--and his spirit--to find a way to help her father overcome his grief and for their family to find peace.
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Next Stop
by Debbie Fong
Still grieving her brother's death, Pia, a soft-spoken middle-schooler, embarks on a bus tour that changes her life.
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Better Place
by Duane Murray
Dylan and Grandad are close and always in trouble for their antics, but after being told that Grandad has gone to a better place, Dylan sets out to find him, dressed as Red Rocket, his favorite spaceman comic character.
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