Good Reads
Grief: Picture Books
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The Blue House Dog A stray dog and a young boy help each other cope with loss, and learn to trust again. |
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The Scar Afraid he'll forget his mother after her death, a young boy tries to capture her scent and remember the sound of her voice. |
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Grandma's Gloves A child keeps her grandma's memory alive by tending her garden, a special hobby they shared. |
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Michael Rosen's Sad Book A father who has lost his son shares the depth of his sadness, helping the young reader learn to cope with this normal emotion and to not feel so alone. |
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Everett Anderson's Goodbye A little boy moves through the stages of grief as he mourns the loss of his father in this touching poem. |
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The Tenth Good Thing About Barney Thinking of 10 things he loved about his cat helps a young boy overcome his broken heart after she dies. |
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Ricky and the Squirrel Children learn about the life cycle and mortality when Ricky finds a lifeless animal in the forest. |
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City Dog, Country Frog Two animal friends share a special bond, but when one passes away, the other experiences sadness that gives way to happiness with time. |
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Remembering Grandpa Daysha is on a quest to find objects that remind her of Grandpa to help Grandma recall happy memories of him. |
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Our Tree Named Steve Recalling the happy memories of a special tree helps a family deal with their loss. |
