Children who experience a parent’s death, the loss of a mother or father, feel overwhelming emotions. Reading well-written middle-grade books like these may help some kids cope with the loss of a parent with stories showing that other kids have experienced loss and grief also. Stories can also show the possibilities of dealing with grief. […]
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Helpful Children’s Picture Books About Grief and Death
When children lose anyone to death, it’s important to help them process their grief. Whether it’s a beloved family member (mom, dad, grandparent), friend, or pet, kids may find picture books can help. How can books help? They can prepare children to understand what it might be like to experience a loss. They can help […]
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I’m happy to share with you these picture books about death that are some of the best I’ve seen to help children understand and cope with loss and grief. 4 New Picture Books About Death Ida, Always by Caron Levis and Charles Santoso This book is a beautiful story of friendship that doesn’t end in […]
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It’s hard to find picture books and workbooks for kids about death; for kids who have lost a parent, grandparent, pet, or dealing with deployment. My husband’s best friend died of brain cancer four years ago, leaving a two-year old and a pregnant wife. I wanted to give their daughter books. I searched bookstores and found […]
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