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In the Catalog
Little by Little
A Story of Grief
Jenny Torres Sanchez
A beautiful, lyrical story about loss and growth and how grief can become a comforting friend.
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The Pink Pajamas
A Story About Love and Loss
Charlene Chua
A young girl learns to honor the memory of her late Ah Yi, or aunt, and cherish her love through the pink pajamas she once disliked but now treasures as a heartfelt reminder of their bond.
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The Remembering Candle
Alison Goldberg
On the one-year anniversary of his grandfather’s death, a boy and his family light a special candle–a yahrzeit candle–in remembrance of Grandpa.
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Love Lives on
Finding Hope and Healing After the Loss of A Loved One
Dorena Williamson
A gentle, honest picture book that helps children navigate grief, tough questions, and the loss of a loved one.
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Big Cat, Little Cat
Elisha Cooper
A tale about friendship, new beginnings, and cats.
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And They Walk on
Kevin Noble Maillard
A young boy reflects on the enduring presence of a loved one who has “walked on,” finding comfort in memories, stories, and the love that lives on in his heart.
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The Uncles
Tunisia Williams
A young boy calls on his loving uncles for a much-needed boys’ day in the wake of his father’s death in this touching debut picture book about grief and healing that’s a heartfelt homage to strong men who step in as loving role models for the children who need them.
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Ours
A Story of Loss and Healing
Mandy Settembre
The story follows a family preparing for a new baby before facing an unexpected loss, and depicts their emotional healing process through shared activities and the passage of time.
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Life Is Beautiful
Winsome Bingham
Granny Dee lives in Harlem, and every Saturday she takes three trains, and a bus to spend the day with her granddaughter–but when her health starts to fail, it is her granddaughter who comes to visit her, while life lasts.
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When I’m A Moshom
David Robertson
A young boy reflects on what he will do when he’s a Moshom (grandfather). He explains that he’ll go to all their activities and cheer the loudest, because that’s what his Moshom did. A touching tribute to a lost grandparent and how we keep them alive by passing down memories.
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An Ofrenda for Perro
Judith Valdés B.
Losing a pet is hard, but this picture book told through a Day of the Dead celebration will show readers that the love they have for their beloved companion will always remain. Includes glossary and facts about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
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A Stone for Sascha
Aaron Becker
A young girl, still reeling from her dog’s death, finds solace while picking up stones on the beach during her family’s vacation.
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The Goodbye Book
Todd Parr
Illustrations and brief text relate how a person might feel when they lose someone they love.
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Just What to Do
Kyle Lukoff
A child discovers that there is no single right thing to do when someone is sad or grieving.