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.

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.

The dead bird
by Margaret Wise Brown

A reillustrated edition of Margaret Wise Brown's classic story features artwork by the award-winning illustrator of Rain! and Josephine and follows the experiences of a group of children who organize a heartfelt memorial after finding a dead bird. 25,000 first printing.

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.

Up in heaven
by Emma Chichester Clark

Having been the best of friends with Arthur for years, Daisy the dog awakes one morning to find herself in heaven and so, despite being happy there, must find a way to get a message to Arthur to let him know that she is doing just fine, in a touching tale about the loss of a beloved pet.

Grandpa's stories
by Joseph Coelho

A sad young girl honors the life of her late grandfather by recalling shared times and writing down memories in the notebook he made for her. Illustrated by the artist of Captain Starfish. 15,000 first printing

Big cat, little cat
by Elisha Cooper

"A moving tale about friendship, new beginnings, and cats"

Paws + Edward
by Espen Dekko

A compassionate, circular exploration of death follows the experiences of a tired, faithful old dog who dreams about the rabbits he used to chase before passing away, leaving his devoted young boy to dream of the days his beloved dog used to chase rabbits. 15, first printing.

Grandma lives in a perfume village
by Suzhen Fang

When his grandma dies Xiao Le comforts his mother by reminding her of all the ways his grandmother is still with them

Goodbye Mousie
by Robie H. Harris

Angry and upset when his pet Mousie dies, a little boy learns that it is okay to be mad, and as he prepares to bury Mousie, he discovers that memories and sadness are all part of the grieving process, in a poignant picture book that will help little ones deal with loss. Reprint.

The bug cemetery
by Frances Hill

This picture book with colorful illustrations introduces the cycle of life to young readers as two children learn to deal with the loss of a special pet. 12,500 first printing.

Kaddish for Grandpa in Jesus' name, amen
by James Howe

When Emily's grandfather dies, he has a Christian and a Jewish ceremony to honor both religions of the family and mark his passing in their own unique ways.

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.

The funeral
by Matt James

"Norma and her parents are going to her great-uncle Frank's funeral, and Norma is more excited than sad. She is looking forward to playing with her favorite cousin, Ray, but when she arrives at the church, she is confronted with rituals and ideas that have never occurred to her before. While not all questions can be answered, when the day is over Norma is certain of one thing: Uncle Frank would have enjoyed his funeral. This sensitive and life-affirming story will lead young readers to ask their own questions about life, death and how we remember those who have gone before us"

Ghost wings
by Barbara M. Joosse

While celebrating the Days of the Dead, a young Mexican girl remembers her wonderful grandmother who sang songs, made tortillas, chased monsters away, and loved butterflies.

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.

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.

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.

Big Cat Pepper
by Elizabeth Partridge

Noticing that his special pal, Big Cat Pepper, isn't coming out to play as much as before, a little boy realizes that something is wrong and so when he discovers that his cat has died, the little boy must find a way to deal with the loss through remembering the many special times the two once shared.

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.

First Salmon
by Roxane B. Salonen

During the ceremony of First Salmon, an event celebrated by the Northwest Pacific tribes to honor and welcome back the salmon each year, Charlie remembers his beloved uncle and starts the process of accepting his death.

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.

The phone booth in Mr. Hirota's garden
by Heather Smith

"This gorgeously illustrated picture book tells the story of a young Japanese boy who loses his dad in a tsunami."

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

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.

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.

Aunt Fanny's star
by Brigitte Weninger

When Elderly Aunt Fanny becomes too ill to take care of herself, she comes to live with Mama Bunny, where the three young bunnies get to know their funny aunt and get to enjoy her company until she says her last goodbye

Grandad's prayers of the earth
by Douglas Wood

An award-winning author and illustrator join forces to present a warm and moving portrait of the relationship between a boy and his grandfather as they discuss their love of the earth and the nature of prayer. Tour.

Sweet, sweet memory
by Jacqueline Woodson

Sarah and her grandmother feel sad when Grandpa dies, but as time passes, funny memories of him make them laugh and feel better, in a moving picture book which balances sadness and mourning with the comforting notion of the continuity of all life. Reprint.