Children
21. Gentle Willow : A Story for Children About Dying
by Joyce C. Mills, Michael Chesworth (Illustrator)
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Amanda is upset that she is going to lose her friend Gentle Willow, but the Tree Wizards help her understand that her memories are gifts from her friend and that there are special ways of saying goodbye.
22. Annie and the Old One
by Miska Miles, Peter Parnall, Peter Darnall
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When Annie's Navajo grandmother says that when Annie's mother's rug is completely woven that the grandmother will die, Annie tries to hold back time by unweaving the rug in secret.
23. Sun & Spoon
by Kevin Henkes
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After the death of his grandmother, ten-year-old Spoon observes the changes in his grandfather and tries to find the perfect artifact to preserve his memories of her.
24. How It Feels When a Parent Dies
by Jill Krementz
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18 children from age 7-17 speak openly of their experiences and feelings. As they speak we see them in the midst of their everyday lives.
25. Everett Anderson's Goodbye (Reading Rainbow)
by Lucille Clifton, Ann Grifalconi (Illustrator)
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Everett Anderson has a difficult time coming to terms with his grief after his father dies.
26. Balloons for Trevor : Understanding Death (Comforting Little Hearts Series)
by Anne Good Cave, Janice Skivington (Illustrator)
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Help and hope for parents and children facing a difficult life circumstance. The interactive pages help parents and children work through issues together.
27. I'll Always Love You
by Hans Wilhelm
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A child's sadness at the death of a beloved dog is tempered by the remembrance of saying to it every nignt, "I'll always love you."
28. Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs
by Tomie dePaola(Illustrator)
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A small boy enjoys his relationship with his grandmother and his great-grandmother, but he learns to face their inevitable death.
29. Aarvy Aardvark Finds Hope : A Read Aloud Story for People of All Ages About Loving and Losing, Friendship and Hope
by Donna R. O'Toole
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Aarvy Aardvark's family have all been taken far, far away to a place called "Zoo". Aarvy is so sad and upset that he can't eat or sleep. In fact, he is so full of despair and hopelessness that he just wants to die. Ralphy Rabbit, who befriends Aarvy, helps Aarvy learn about the strengths within himself. This story goes so deeply into your heart that it will help you heal and grow.
30. Remember the Secret
by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, et al
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Because she has already disccovered the wonders of God, Suzy understands the true meaning of her friend's death.