Children
71. You Hold Me and I'll Hold You
by Jo Carson, Annie Cannon (Illustrator)
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When a great-aunt dies, a young child finds comfort in being held and in holding, too.
72. A Little Bit of Rob
by Barbara J. Turner
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School & Library Binding
After Rob's death, his parents and younger sister finally take their boat out crabbing again in an effort to get their lives back to normal.
73. Barklay and Eve: Sitting Shiva
by Karen L. Carney
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Mass Market Paperback - 32 pages
This selection describes the Jewish tradition of burial and mourning. It includes an explanation of the term "Sitting Shiva" and of the rich symbolism of mourning ribbons, covering mirrors, memorial candles, the meal of consolation, unveiling and other practices of the Jewish Heritage.
74. When Someone You Love Dies
by William L. Coleman
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Paperback - 124 pages
William Coleman discusses the fears and questions that young people have when someone they love dies, perhaps a parent, sibling, or close friend. He supports them as they struggle to understand death and helps them work through their grief.
75. Honoring our Loved Ones: Going to a Funeral
by Karen L. Carney
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Mass Market Paperback - 24 pages
This book guides children through the death, calling hours and funeral of a loved one. It helps to allay fears about death brought on by inadequate explanation. It addresses common questions such as "What does the word 'dead' mean?" "Why does the body look and feel different?" The story reflects the characteristics most often observed in the practice of Christian funeral rituals.
76. Losing Uncle Tim
by Marykate Jordan, et al
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School & Library Binding - 32 pages
When his beloved Uncle Tim dies of AIDS, Daniel struggles to find reassurance and understanding and finds that his favorite grown-up has left him a legacy of joy and courage.
77. Reactions
by Alison Salloum
Amazon.com Price: $8.95
Paperback - 40 pages
Intended to help children and youth understand grief and how trauma effects them physically and emotionally. Includes body reactions, family reactions, behavior reactions, life events and moving into the future. For children who have a violent death in the family or have witnessed a crime.
78. Journey's End : Death and Mourning (Life Times)
by Anita Ganeri
Amazon.com Price: $15.95
Library Binding - 32 pages
Introduces the rites and rituals surrounding death in the six major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
79. This One's For You
by Zach Dillon
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School & Library Binding
After the death of his mother, Joey resents his father, who has made the difficult decision of having her life-support systems turned off and who has always been too busy to pay attention to him.