What Happens When a Loved One Dies? Read-Along

What Happens When a Loved One Dies? Read-Along
Author: Jillian Roberts
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 145981665X

Whether children are experiencing grief and loss for the first time or simply curious, it can be difficult to know how to talk to them about death. Using questions posed in a child’s voice and answers that start simply and become more in-depth, this book allows adults to guide the conversation to a natural and reassuring conclusion. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion. Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts designed the Just Enough series to empower parents/caregivers to start conversations with young ones about difficult or challenging subject matter. Other books in the series deal with birth, diversity, separation and divorce.

I Miss You

I Miss You
Author: Pat Thomas
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780764117640

Explains why people die and what death means, the purpose of funerals, and how people react when loved ones die.

When Someone Dies

When Someone Dies
Author: Andrea Dorn
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2022
Genre: Bereavement in children
ISBN: 9781683734871

"Navigating the grief and bereavement process can be a challenging and unpredictable experience, especially for children. Whether it's the loss of a family member, friend, pet, or other loved one, children often don't know how to cope with the complicated and complex emotions that accompany death. Written and illustrated by a therapist (and mother), Andrea Dorn, MSW, When Someone Dies walks children through the bereavement process in a simple, concrete, and developmentally appropriate way. Through the lens of mindfulness, children will learn how to say goodbye, make space for any emotions that arise, and work through their grief. Written for parents, teachers, and therapists alike, this straightforward yet powerful book includes: Optional engagement questions to build connection and personalize the reading experience Short mindfulness and self-compassion meditations A developmental guide to children's understanding of death"--

You'll Find Me

You'll Find Me
Author: Amanda Rawson Hill
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1433834324

Loss becomes remembrance in this book that offers tender ways to pay tribute to, and meaningfully incorporate, a loved one’s lost presence into present and future life experiences. Be it departed friends, family, pets, and more, memories can carry us beyond the precious moments we have together to keep the ones we loved before in mind forever. Throughout the book the omnipresent narrator encourages thoughtful reflection on the empty spaces left by the loss. The gentle scenes portrayed inspire recovery from sadness and honor those who are absent. This lyrical heartful story provides consent and gently encourage readers to move to a place of peace and acceptance despite the absence.

Death Is Stupid

Death Is Stupid
Author: Anastasia Higginbotham
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781948340397

An invaluable tool for kids to discuss death, explore grief, and honor the life of loved ones.

What Happened to Daddy's Body?

What Happened to Daddy's Body?
Author: Elke Barber
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2016-07-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1784503703

My daddy died when I was (one...two...) three years old. Today we are out in the garden. It always makes me think about my daddy because he LOVED his garden. Sometimes, I wonder what happened to my daddy's body... This picture book aims to help children aged 3+ to understand what happens to the body after someone has died. Through telling the true story of what happened to his daddy's body, we follow Alex as he learns about cremation, burial and spreading ashes. Full of questions written in Alex's own words, and with the gentle, sensitive and honest answers of his mother, this story will reassure any young child who might be confused about death and what happens afterwards. It also reiterates the message that when you have experienced the loss of a loved one, it is okay to be sad, but it is okay to be happy, too.

Something Happened

Something Happened
Author: Cathy Blanford
Publisher: Something Happened Handbook
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2008
Genre: Bereavement
ISBN: 9780980198706

A simple, clear story which helps children whose baby sibling has died at birth to understand what has happened, to deal with all of the feelings that are arising, and to continue to feel loved and secure.

Till We Meet Again

Till We Meet Again
Author: Julie Muller
Publisher: Hummingbird Books
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2017-07-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780995204201

Till We Meet Again is a children's book about death and grieving. It helps children learn that it is good to share their stories and memories with their loved ones and it teaches them to honor the person they are grieving through their own actions. This book provides comfort and gives hope that someday we will all meet again.

Always Remember

Always Remember
Author: Cece Meng
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016-02-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698180496

A lyrically told, beautifully illustrated book that brings comfort to children--and adults--who have lost someone they love After Old Turtle swims his last swim and breathes his last breath, and the waves gently take him away, his friends lovingly remember how he impacted each and every one of them. As the sea animals think back on how much better Old Turtle made their lives and their world, they realize that he is not truly gone, because his memory and legacy will last forever. Jago's gorgeous illustrations accompany Cece Meng's serene text in a book that will help chidren understand and cope with the death of a loved one. Praise for Always Remember: "Without mentioning a deity or religion, the text discusses how people remember those who have died and how their lives live on beyond them. Understated, unsentimental, and gently done."--Kirkus Reviews "A sweet and poignant story with multiple layers for delving deeper."--School Library Journal "This makes a comforting choice for families dealing with loss."--Booklist

When Dinosaurs Die

When Dinosaurs Die
Author: Laurene Krasny Brown
Publisher: Turtleback
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1998-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780613718028

Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died.