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The next place
by Warren Hanson
An inspirational journey of light and hope to a place where earthly hurts are left behind
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Bear island
by Matthew Cordell
"Louise and her family are sad over the loss of their beloved dog, Charlie. "Life will not be the same," Louise says, as she visits a little island that Charlie loved. But on a visit to the island after Charlie's death, something strange happens: She meets a bear. At first, she's afraid, but soon she realizes that the bear is sad, too. As Louise visits more often, she realizes that getting over loss takes time"
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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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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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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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A stone for Sascha
by Aaron Becker
A little girl mourns the loss of her dog while walking along the beach during a first family vacation without him, discovering polished stones near the shoreline as well as profound and comforting truths, in a poignant, wordless picture book by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Journey.
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The invisible leash : A Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet
by Patrice Karst
Unable to believe his friend’s comforting reassurance that he will always be connected to his beloved late dog, a grief-stricken young Zack accompanies his friend on an enlightening journey through their neighborhood before rediscovering the comforting tug of his pet’s love.
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Henry and Bea
by Jessixa Bagley
Confused when her once-inseparable friend abruptly stops talking to her, a girl seeks reconnection during a class field trip only to discover her friend’s sad secret. By the award-winning creator of Boats for Papa.
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The Big Chair: A Story of Grief and Discovery
by Beth Rotondo
The Big Chair is a warm, soothing, yet honest book that is sure to soften the grief of any child or even adult who reads it. It invites readers to climb up with Anna into Mrs. Seasons' chair to surround themselves with her wisdom and comfort in sorting through the myriad of feelings associated with loss.
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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 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.
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Bug in a vacuum
by Mélanie Watt
When a fly gets sucked up into a vacuum he goes through the five stages of grief as he explores his new surroundings
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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 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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Goodbye Little Dude
by Trotsky, Rebecca
The true story of seven-year-old Jonathan, a neuroblastoma patient, and the pet turtle he named Little Dude. While Jonathan is unable to care for his beloved turtle on his own, Little Dude thrives under the care of his first grade classmates. Together they all learn that kindness, hope, and love are all part of saying good-bye.
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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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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.
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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.
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Coping With Loss and Grief
by Michelle Garcia Andersen
Have you ever lost someone you love? Does it seem impossible on some days to feel happy? You are not alone! Readers in grades 4-9 will learn what to expect as they journey through grief, including various coping strategies to help navigate through this difficult and confusing time.
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Grandma's gone to live in the stars
by Max Haynes
In the moments after grandmother has passed away, her spirit is at peace as she says goodbye to her sleeping family and her home
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Heaven is for real for kids
by Todd Burpo
Colton Burpo came back from his trip to heaven with a very important message: Jesus really, really loves children, and in an effort to reach even more families with this eternally significant story, the runaway best-seller is now told for kids. Includes a letter to parents to guide them as they talk to their children about heaven.
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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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A place in my heart
by Annette Aubrey
Rhyming text explores the feeling of sadness and loss when a loved one dies
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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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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.
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Saying goodbye to Lulu
by Corinne Demas
Having been best friends with her beloved dog, Lulu, for years and sharing so many happy times together, a young girl notices that Lulu is getting old and so must come to terms with the sad reality of what may soon come.
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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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What is heaven like?
by Beverly Lewis
A delightful story about a young boy who longs to understand heaven addresses the universal question asked by children when they first hear about the place where God lives and where their beloved Grandparents have gone.
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When dinosaurs die : a guide to understanding death
by Laurene Krasny Brown
A reassuring children's guide to understanding death continues the series that includes Dinosaur's Divorce and comfortingly addresses common fears and questions while offering sympathetic suggestions for ways to remember a loved one.
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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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