Sometimes, books and stories can help to start a conversation with children about their feelings of grief. Here is a list of some of our favorites.
Books To Help with the Death of a
Sibling or Friend
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Lost and Found: Remembering a Sister by Ellen Yeomans
Recommended ages: 6+ years
"We lost Paige. That's what my Grandma said "lost". My Parents said she died. I wondered if I could find her again." So begins the story of one child's search for understanding after the death of her sister. If someone could be "lost" could they also be "found"? Dealing with her own grief and accepting the emotions of those around her this child finds her way toward healing.
The Empty Place: A Child's Guide Through Grief (Let's Talk) by Roberta Temes
Recommended ages: 5-10 years
When a nine-year-old boy's beloved big sister dies, he is confused, angry and fearful. For the first time he must face the finality of death and the pain of loss. His parents, also grieving, seem distant, until a counselor teaches them all how to cope and heal.
I Had a Friend Named Peter: Talking to Children about the Death of a Friend by Janice Cohn
Recommended ages: 6+ years
When Betsy learns about the death of a friend, her parents and kindergarten teacher answer questions about dying, funerals, and the burial process.
