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- They can prepare children to understand what it might be like to experience a loss. They can help normalize the range of emotions when experiencing grief from the death of a loved one. They can give us empathy for others who are going through the grieving process. (I also wrote about helping a grieving child process with writing and art here.)
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Jun 17, 2023 · Whether it’s a beloved family member (mom, dad, grandparent), friend, or pet, read these picture books about grief and death to help children understand what is going on, that their feelings are valid, and that they’re not alone.
Karen Toothaker shares the 5 best books on children dealing with death, grief, and loss. Have you read Wherever You Are?
- Caroline Bologna
- "Chester Raccoon And The Acorn Full Of Memories" After his friend Skiddel Squirrel dies in an accident, the title character copes with this loss and learns to share and appreciate memories of their times together.
- "I Miss You" This installment in the "A First Look At" series from psychotherapist Pat Thomas helps young kids understand death and feelings of loss. (Available here)
- "When Dinosaurs Die" This guide to death and grief tackles topics like what "dead" and "alive" mean, the feelings that death evokes, how to say goodbye and how to remember someone after they're gone.
- "The Memory Box" "The Memory Box" tells the story of a child who processes the death of a loved one by making a special box of mementos and written memories.
Dec 5, 2023 · At BookTrust, we know that reading books about difficult subjects can be a way for children to stimulate empathy and to explore emotions. We asked author Natasha Hastings to explore why this can be so powerful.
Reading age: 5+. Jayde Perkin's sensitive and thoughtful picture book about the way grief feels, and the death of a parent for a young child, is very well handled. It's a calm and touching portrayal of the ways we can remember the ones we've lost. Badger's Parting Gifts. Author: Susan Varley.
Dec 27, 2023 · Helping a Child Navigate Grief? Open a Picture Book. When “I’m sorry for your loss” isn’t going to cut it, young readers might find solace, and solidarity, in story time.
A picture book to help bereaved children grieve when someone close to them dies. Written by a parent living with a terminal illness, this book also comes with guidance on supporting grieving children from Child Bereavement UK.
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