Children
31. The Dead Bird
by Margaret Wise Brown, Remy Charlip (Illustrator)
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Paperback - 48 pages
When they find a dead bird, a group of children bury it in the woods, sing a song to it, and put flowers on the grave.
32. Lost and Found : A Kid's Book for Living Through Loss
by Marc Gellman, et al
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In this compassionately written book, the TV and radio personalities known as the God Squad offer guidance to kids for coping with all kinds of loss: from losing a toy or a game to losing a friend, a pet, or a parent. Each chapter emphasizes the opportunities for personal and spiratual growth that life's hardships can reveal. Blending cheerful common sense and profound sensitivity, their insights -- drawn from years of counseling experience as clerics -- speak to all ages and religious traditions. Excerpts from children's literarture and other favorite texts extend the healing process in prose and verse.
33. When a Pet Dies (Rogers, Fred. First Experiences.)
by Fred Rogers, Jim Judkis (Photographer)
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Paperback - 32 pages
Explores the feelings of frustration, sadness, and loneliness that a youngster may feel when a pet dies.
34. Beyond the Ridge
by Paul Goble(Illustrator)
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Paperback - 28 pages
In an exquisite melding of story and art, Paul Goble takes readers on a spiritual journey that carries an ailing Indian grandmother from this life to the next.
35. A Song for Lena
by Hilary Horder Hippely
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Lena's grandmother tells about the time when her mother in Hungary shared some freshly made strudel with a beggar who repaid her hospitality with a beautiful song. Includes a recipe for apple strudel.
36. Gran-Gran's Best Trick : A Story for Children Who Have Lost Someone They Love
by L. Dwight Holden, Michael Chesworth (Illustrator)
Amazon.com Price: $8.95
Paperback - 48 pages
This story was written to help children deal with the loss of someone they love, and to help parents help children with the grieving process.
37. A Gift for Abuelita/Un Regalo Para Abuelita : Celebrating the Day of the Dead, En Celebracion Del Dia De Los Muertos
by Nancy Luenn, Robert Chapman (Illustrator)
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After her beloved grandmother dies, Rosita hopes to be reunited with Abuelita as she prepares a gift to give her when her family celebrates the Day of the Dead.
38. When Someone Dies
by Sharon Greenlee, Bill Drath (Illustrator)
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Provides guidance and comfort for those recovering from the death of someone they know, offering suggestions for how to survive the grief and remember the good times.
39. Angel Stacey/Daddy in Heaven
by Bernadette A. Moyer, et al
Amazon.com Price: $20.95
Paperback - 96 pages
A book for all ages, a story of parents turned guardian angels. Pictures can tell the story, a great catalyst for communication and comfort on the loss of a loved one.
40. Finding Grandpa Everywhere : A Young Child Discovers Memories of a Grandparent
by John Hodge, Susan Aitken (Illustrator)
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Paperback - 16 pages
After Grandpa dies, a young boy finds that the memories of him and his love live on everywhere he looks. Includes a discussion of the importance of allowing children to understand death and undergo the process of grieving.