Books about Grief
Award winning
Grief Journal for Kids: Guided Prompts for Processing Grief & Finding Emotional Healing
Hope Lovgren, 2022
100 pages
Why to read
Guided prompts help children process grief effectively.
Fosters emotional healing through reflective writing.
Encourages expression of feelings in a safe space.
Builds resilience and understanding of emotions.

Grief Journal for Kids: Guided Prompts for Processing Grief & Finding Emotional Healing
Hope Lovgren, 2022
Award winning
Leo & Lea
Monica Wesolowska, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations enhance engagement and imagination.
Sibling dynamics foster empathy and cooperation.
Encourages curiosity through adventure-driven narrative.
Supports language development with rich vocabulary.

Leo & Lea
Monica Wesolowska, 2022
Award winning
Look Up: A Heartwarming Story for Children About Losing a Loved One and Learning How to Cope
John Allen, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses grief with gentle storytelling.
Encourages emotional resilience and healing.
Offers hope and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Supports conversations about loss and coping.

Look Up: A Heartwarming Story for Children About Losing a Loved One and Learning How to Cope
John Allen, 2023
Award winning
The abilities in me: Sibling Loss
Gemma Keir, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Addresses sibling loss with sensitivity and understanding.
Supports emotional development and coping strategies.
Encourages empathy and resilience in young readers.
Illustrations complement gentle, hopeful narrative.

The abilities in me: Sibling Loss
Gemma Keir, 2023
Award winning
The Rainbow Bridge
Audrey Wood, Robert Florczak, 1995
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Encourages emotional growth through themes of friendship, loss.
Strengthens language skills and enriches vocabulary.
Supports understanding of diverse cultures and unity.

The Rainbow Bridge
Audrey Wood, Robert Florczak, 1995
Award winning
Rudi's Pond
Eve Bunting, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of loss and healing through friendship.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in young readers.
Based on real-life experiences, enhancing relatability and understanding.
Supports conversations about grief between children and adults.

Rudi's Pond
Eve Bunting, 1999
Award winning
Gran Goes to Heaven
Ona Erike, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Tackles the concept of loss with sensitivity and care.
Encourages conversations about grief between children and adults.
Illustrations that enhance understanding and engagement.
Supports emotional development and resilience in children.

Gran Goes to Heaven
Ona Erike, 2023
Bounce
Philip R. Harrison, 2015
40 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with thrilling, high-energy storytelling.
Characters show resilience and creative problem-solving.
Encourages physical activity through story-inspired play.
Supports development of social and emotional skills.
