Social Themes - Death, Grief, Bereavement

  • The Gift of Gerbert’s Feathers

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    Gerbert the gosling is strong and brave and has fun times with his family and friends but knows that, one day soon, he won’t be able to keep up with them anymore. As Gerbert prepares for his final mig… [more below]

    • Author: Weaver, Meaghann
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: February 04 2020
    • ISBN10: 143383023X
    • Language: English
  • The Shared Room

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    A family gradually moves forward after the loss of a child–a story for readers of all ages

    When someone you love dies, you know what doesn’t die? Love. On the hot beach, among colorful umbrellas blo

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    • Author: Yang, Kao Kalia
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: June 09 2020
    • ISBN10: 1517907942
    • Language: English
  • Baila Como Una Hoja

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    “This lovely Spanish translation of Dance Like a Leaf contains melodic language and high-level vocabulary that create a sophisticated, heart-tugging story about how our loved ones never truly leave u[more below]

    • Author: Irving, Aj
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: August 21 2020
    • ISBN10: 1646860594
    • Language: Spanish
  • The Great Change

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    What happens when we die? In this beautifully illustrated Native American tale, a wise grandmother explains their people’s understanding of death to her granddaughter as they work together on the land[more below]

    • Author: Horn, Gabriel White Deer of Autumn
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: March 21 2023
    • ISBN10: 1582708924
    • Language: English
  • The Gift of the Tree

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    Award-winning author Alvin Tresselt’s classic story about the cycle of life is beautifully illustrated and an excellent resource for families.

    The Gift of the Tree reveals the role of an ancient oak t

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    • Author: Tresselt, Alvin
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: March 24 1992
    • ISBN10: 0688106846
    • Language: English
  • Ivy and Grandma: A Story about Grief

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    Ivy loves spending time with her grandmother, especially their trips to the beach to look for sea glass. But her heart breaks when Grandma unexpectantly dies. As Ivy works through her grief, she finds… [more below]

    • Series: My Spectacular Self
    • Author: Díaz, Román
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: August 01 2023
    • ISBN10: 1484684354
    • Language: English
  • Calling the Wind: A Story of Healing and Hope

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    Inspired by the Wind Telephone in Japan, this poignant story explores the stages of grief, the healing power of hope, and the unbreakable family bonds that connect us all. From the acclaimed author of[more below]

    • Author: Ludwig, Trudy
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 48
    • Publish Date: October 04 2022
    • ISBN10: 0593426401
    • Language: English
  • Finding Orion

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    The acclaimed author of Ms. Bixby’s Last Day and Posted returns with an unforgettable tale of love and laughter, of fathers and sons, of what family truly means, and of the ways in which we sometimes

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    • Author: Anderson, John David
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 384
    • Publish Date: April 07 2020
    • ISBN10: 0062643908
    • Language: English
  • Rodney Was a Tortoise

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    This comforting and gently humorous picture book about bereavement and the strength of friendship shows how a child overcomes the sadness of her beloved pet’s death.

    Bernadette and Rodney are the best

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    • Author: Forler, Nan
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 40
    • Publish Date: February 15 2022
    • ISBN10: 073526662X
    • Language: English
  • Violet the Snowgirl: A Story of Loss and Healing

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    This versatile story gives children permission to grieve and helps them develop positive coping skills.

    When third grader Jerzie wakes up the day after her birthday, she feels grumpy. Her birthday ch

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    • Author: Walsh, Lisa
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 40
    • Publish Date: October 02 2020
    • ISBN10: 1631985175
    • Language: English
  • Still Mine

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    What will I do if I don’t have you?

    Are you still mine?

    Our hands around a cup of hot chocolate, sweet and warm. Our boots splashing in puddles. The song you sing to me when the sun comes up. This is ho

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    • Author: Pillemer, Jayne
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: January 18 2022
    • ISBN10: 0063062771
    • Language: English
  • Un Mapa Hacia El Mundo (a Map Into the World)

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    “Filled with wonder and sorrow and happiness.” –Alison McGhee, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Someday

    A heartfelt story of a young girl seeking beauty and connection in a busy world, now in

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    • Author: Yang, Kao Kalia
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 40
    • Publish Date: August 01 2021
    • ISBN10: 1728448891
    • Language: Spanish
  • Missing Violet

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    Life is full of sunshine for inseparable friends Violet and Mia. Until one day, Violet leaves school sick and doesn’t get better. Without her best friend, Mia slips into a gloomy existence. As she mov

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    • Author: Swemba, Kelly
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: January 31 2023
    • ISBN10: 1506483313
    • Language: English
  • Death Is Stupid

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    An invaluable tool for kids to discuss death, explore grief, and honor the life of loved ones.

    • Series: Ordinary Terrible Things
    • Author: Higginbotham, Anastasia
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 64
    • Publish Date: August 04 2020
    • ISBN10: 1948340399
    • Language: English
  • The Circles in the Sky

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    With luminous illustrations, this original folktale about the discovery of a lifeless bird offers a sympathetic exploration of grief, loss, and hope.

    One morning, Fox is drawn toward the forest. There

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    • Author: Mountford, Karl James
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 40
    • Publish Date: September 27 2022
    • ISBN10: 1536224987
    • Language: English
  • Fluffy and the Stars

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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 Flu

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    • Author: Redvers
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: August 15 2023
    • ISBN10: 1459835727
    • Language: English
  • Abuela’s Letter

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    Abuela’s Letter is a beautiful story that addresses loss and grief within a Latin family where a young girl is challenged by the death of her grandmother and discovers letter-writing as a way to cope [more below]

    • Author: Zapata, Debbie
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: October 15 2024
    • ISBN10: 1433843684
    • Language: English
  • Fracture

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    New York Times bestselling author Megan Miranda’s heart-wrenching debut–a hauntingly beautiful story about what it means to truly live.

    Eleven minutes passed before Delaney Maxwell was pulled from th

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    • Author: Miranda, Megan
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 304
    • Publish Date: January 29 2013
    • ISBN10: 0802734316
    • Language: English
  • Grief & I

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    After the death of a loved one, this little monster finds a new companion at their side, Grief. Follow them as they show you their journey to eventually learning how to coexist together. Grief & I is

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    • Author: Yates, Sara
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 36
    • Publish Date: May 07 2024
    • ISBN10: 9798218402044
    • Language: English
  • Popi’s All Souls Song

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    A gorgeously illustrated story about loss, community, and bringing comfort to others.

    Every year on All Souls Day, Mara and her grandparents visit homes in their neighborhood to bring comfort and a so

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    • Author: Malone, C. K.
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: September 10 2024
    • ISBN10: 1506487513
    • Language: English
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