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• I Wish I Could Tell You

  Sénéchal, Jean-François, 1976-

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  " I Wish I Could Tell You is a touching, poetic tale that wrestles with the complex emotions we feel when we lose someone close to us, from an award-winning children's book author. Losing someone you love, someone close to you, can be difficult to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Always Sisters

  a Story of Loss and Love

  Mir, Saira,

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  " This much-needed picture book about navigating the difficult experience of pregnancy loss meets young readers at their level to offer a tender look at grieving someone who never entered the world. Raya can’t wait for her baby sister to arrive.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• See You on the Other Side

  Montez Minor, Rachel,

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  " This lyrical picture book is a beautiful, heart-opening ode to loved ones we’ve lost and a reminder that their love will carry on with us forever. Filled with stunning illustrations and uplifting text, this is an inspiring story for children and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Because I Already Loved You

  Cyr, Andrée-Anne, 1984-

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  "I never got the chance to know you and play with you, but I think of you a lot. A child eagerly waits for their younger sibling to be born. They help Daddy decorate the room, pick out toys with Grandma and build a sled with Grandpa. Auntie and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Where Did Benjamin Go?

  Clarkson, Chris (Christopher Anthony), 1985-

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  " A family reconnects to their joy after the loss of one of their own. When the snow falls, Charlie misses his brother more than anything else in the world. Daddy says that any time it snows Charlie can write down his five favorite things to do…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fluffy and the Stars

  Redvers, T'áncháy,

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  " This heartfelt imagining of what happens when a beloved pet dies offers children a caring introduction to the emotions of grief and loss, from a perspective of love and healing. Shay and their dog Fluffy are best friends. Through the years they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Thing at 52

  Montgomery, Ross (Fiction writer)

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  " Spark meaningful discussions about loneliness, friendship, community, and coping with loss with this enchantingly illustrated story about a girl who befriends a monster. There’s a Thing on my street. He lives at number 52. I see him sitting in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Invisible Leash

  Karst, Patrice,

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  "From the author of the million-copy-bestselling picture book phenomenon The Invisible String comes a moving companion title about coping with grief when a pet dies. "When our pets aren't with us anymore, an Invisible Leash connects our hearts to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Invisible String

  Karst, Patrice,

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  "Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Have a Question About Death

  a Book for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder or Other Special Needs

  Gaines, Arlen Grad,

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  "Death is a difficult topic for any parent or educator to explain to a child, perhaps even more so when the child has Autism Spectrum Disorder or other Special Needs. This book is designed specifically to help children with these additional needs to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Big Cat, Little Cat

  Cooper, Elisha

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  "There was a cat who lived alone. Until the day a new cat came . . . And so a story of friendship begins, following the two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn’t come back. This is a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Happens When a Loved One Dies?

  Our First Talk About Death

  Roberts, Jillian, 1971-

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  "Whether 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,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Where Do They Go?

  Alvarez, Julia

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  "Bestselling novelist (How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents) and children's (The Tia Lola Stories) author Julia Alvarez's new picture book is a beautifully crafted poem for children that gently addresses the emotional side of death. The book…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Goodbye Book

  Parr, Todd,

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  "From bestselling author Todd Parr, a poignant and reassuring story about loss. Through the lens of a pet fish who has lost his companion, Todd Parr tells a moving and wholly accessible story about saying goodbye. Touching upon the host of emotions…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bug in a Vacuum

  Watt, Mélanie, 1975-

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  "A bug flies through an open door into a house, through a bathroom, across a kitchen and bedroom and into a living room ... where its entire life changes with the switch of a button. Sucked into the void of a vacuum bag, this one little bug moves…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Forget Me Not

  Van Laan, Nancy

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  "Young readers are given an emotionally powerful yet accessible introduction to what it is like having a close family member with Alzheimer’s disease in this deeply resonant story about the relationship between a girl and her grandmother. Grandma’s…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stones for Grandpa

  Londner, Renee

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  "A little boy and his family gather at the cemetery for the unveiling of his grandpa’s gravestone, bringing stones to place on the grave, in the Jewish custom. They tell stories that help the boy deal with his loss, reminding him of the wonderful…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Missing Mommy

  Cobb, Rebecca

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  "Some time ago, we said good-bye to Mommy. I am not sure where she has gone. Honest and straightforward, this touching story explores the many emotions a bereaved child may experience, from anger and guilt to sadness and bewilderment. Ultimately,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wherever You Are

  My Love Will Find You

  Tillman, Nancy

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  ". . . I wanted you more than you'll ever know, so I sent love to follow wherever you go. . . . Love is the greatest gift we have to give our children. It's the one thing they can carry with them each and every day. If love could take shape it…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Miss You

  a First Look at Death

  Thomas, Pat, 1959-

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  "When a close friend or family member dies, it can be difficult for children to express their feelings. This book helps boys and girls understand that death is a natural complement to life, and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings for…Read moreRead more of this annotation