Social Themes - Death, Grief, Bereavement

  • When Impossible Happens

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    A poignant story of life in India during the pandemic that mixes loss, hope, and even a mystery solved by imaginative, lively, almost-nine-year-old Swara.

    When the pandemic hits and India goes into lo

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    • Author: De Suza, Jane
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 176
    • Publish Date: April 09 2024
    • ISBN10: 593530144
    • Language: English
  • The Funeral

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    A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book
    New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
    Ezra Jack Keats Award Honor Winner

    Norma and her parents are going to her great-unc

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    • Author: James, Matt
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 40
    • Publish Date: April 01 2018
    • ISBN10: 1554989086
    • Language: English
  • The Stars That Shine for You

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    The Stars That Shine for You introduces the concept of death in a child-friendly way. It’s a topic we need to get comfortable talking about-enhancing not only our own grief literacy, but also raising

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    • Author: Govani, Rishma
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 38
    • Publish Date: April 11 2023
    • ISBN10: 1957242124
    • Language: English
  • Miss Daisy’s Flowers

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    A heartwarming picture book about death and saying goodbye. For young and old ages 4 years and up.

    Mouse’s teacher is sick–so sick that she might not ever return to school. With love, Mouse creates be

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    • Author: Eberhard, Wina
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: February 27 2024
    • ISBN10: 1605379514
    • Language: English
  • The Messy Life of Blue

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    • Author: Railey, Shawna
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 240
    • Publish Date: May 02 2023
    • ISBN10: 1499814348
    • Language: English
  • Until We Meet Again, Leo

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    Losing a loved one is one of life’s toughest moments. During Leo’s journey to find his friend, he discovers along the way, with the help of other friends and cherished memories, that even if his frien

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    • Author: McGroarty, Alexandra
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 62
    • Publish Date: July 07 2023
    • ISBN10: 1639889485
    • Language: English
  • I’ve Never Met My Grandpa

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    A realistic story of a child’s curiosity about death and lost loved ones.

    This sweet and poignant story paints a picture of a little girl’s curiosity to know her grandfather, who died before she was b

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    • Author: Rekers, Mackinzie
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: October 18 2022
    • ISBN10: 1638940142
    • Language: English
  • The Thing about Jellyfish (National Book Award Finalist)

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    This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist!

    After h

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    • Author: Benjamin, Ali
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 352
    • Publish Date: September 22 2015
    • ISBN10: 0316380865
    • Language: English
  • The Good Mourning: A Kid’s Support Guide for Grief and Mourning Death

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    The Good Mourning is a kid’s support guide for grief and mourning death. The book helps other boys and girls deal with the loss of a parent, grandparent, other close relative, or friend. The Good Mour

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    • Author: Peden, Seldon
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 30
    • Publish Date: June 01 2021
    • ISBN10: 0578855739
    • Language: English
  • The Garden We Share

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    To everything there is a season in this beautiful story about gardening, seasons, and treasured memories.

    This inspiring picture book written by Zoë Tucker and illustrated by Julianna Swaney–the #1

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    • Author: Tucker, Zoë
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: March 22 2022
    • ISBN10: 0735844844
    • Language: English
  • Glitter Gets Everywhere

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    This debut novel is a poignant exploration of grief, change, and hope, perfect for fans of Lisa Graff and Lindsey Stoddard.

    After Kitty’s mother dies on an inappropriately sunny Tuesday, all Kitty wan

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    • Author: Clark, Yvette
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 336
    • Publish Date: May 17 2022
    • ISBN10: 0063034492
    • Language: English
  • Map of Memory Lane

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    Children are naturally curious. Sometimes they have BIG questions.

    When Lee asks Nana if she will live forever, Nana explains how people can visit a special place when they want to remember someone-a

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    • Author: Arnoldy, Francesca
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: September 06 2021
    • ISBN10: 1732780617
    • Language: English
  • The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota’s Garden

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    ★ “Smith spins a quietly moving narrative…Wada’s large-scale woodblock style illustrations are a perfect complement to the story’s restrained text…The graceful way in which this book handles

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    • Author: Smith, Heather
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 32
    • Publish Date: September 17 2019
    • ISBN10: 1459821033
    • Language: English
  • Manny Mapleleaf: A Journey Through the Seasons of Life

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    Manny Mapleleaf is happy and content, enjoying his leafy life with friends and many other nature companions. Though Manny doesn’t like change, he will soon find out that life does not stand still. Cha

    • Author: Robbins, A.
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 38
    • Publish Date: December 13, 2023
    • ISBN10: 1637556292
    • Language: English
  • Pumpkin and Me

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    When Pumpkin, my dog, died, everyone at home was sad. The next day, a dark cloud began to follow me around and it felt like I had soap in my eyes and an octopus wrapped tightly around my heart…
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    • Author: Acosta, Alicia
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 40
    • Publish Date: April 19 2022
    • ISBN10: 841767392X
    • Language: English
  • The Memory String

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    Each button on Laura’s memory string represents a piece of her family history. The buttons Laura cherishes the most belonged to her mother–a button from her prom dress, a white one off her wedding dr

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    • Author: Bunting, Eve
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 40
    • Publish Date: September 08 2015
    • ISBN10: 0544555473
    • Language: English
  • Peque Y Yo

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    When Peque, my dog, died, everyone at home was sad. The next day, a dark cloud began to follow me around and it felt like I had soap in my eyes and an octopus wrapped tightly around my heart…
    Written

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    • Author: Acosta, Alicia
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 40
    • Publish Date: April 19 2022
    • ISBN10: 8417673911
    • Language: Spanish
  • A Dog Called Homeless

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    Praised by Newbery Medal-winning author Katherine Applegate as “graceful” and “miraculous,” this Schneider Family Book Award-winning novel tells how one girl’s friendship with a homeless dog mends a f

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    • Author: Lean, Sarah
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 224
    • Publish Date: September 12 2023
    • ISBN10: 0062122266
    • Language: English
  • Miracle on 49th Street

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    From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Million-Dollar Throw.

    Josh Cameron is MVP of the championship Boston Celtics and a media darling with a spotless reputation. He h

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    • Author: Lupica, Mike
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 272
    • Publish Date: October 04 2007
    • ISBN10: 0142409421
    • Language: English
  • Telephone of the Tree

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    An unforgettable story of grief and the support of community as a young girl, faced with aching loss, begins to understand that what we love will always be with us.

    Ayla and her best friend Kiri have

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    • Author: McGhee, Alison
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 208
    • Publish Date: May 07 2024
    • ISBN10: 0593698452
    • Language: English
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