Comments on: 40 Helpful Children’s Picture Books About Grief and Death

By: Paige

Paige — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:36:56 +0000

I would add City Dog, Country Frog by Mo Willems. I cry every time!

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:38:38 +0000

In reply to Danielle Dupuis.

I couldn’t decide — I’m glad to hear it’s been helpful for your students and will add it, thanks!

By: Danielle Dupuis

Danielle Dupuis — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 23:40:40 +0000

I am surprised that “Bug in a Vacuum” is not on the list by Melanie Watts. She actually goes through the 5 stages of grief in this book. I have used it for many grades.

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:03:41 +0000

In reply to Carolyn.

Carolyn,
It depends on what you’re needing. A picture book can be meaningful for older kids and digestible — but some kids wouldn’t want to read picture books. There are many, many fiction books about grief and loss which I could recommend. Would that be something you want? And if so, is there a specific kind of situation?

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 19:03:27 +0000

Any suggestions for older kids? Like, middle school?

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 06:13:15 +0000

In reply to Deidra. Yes. I also read Freddy the Leaf as a child (I still own my copy 30 years later) and it greatly impacted me. It is a beautiful book.

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 16:55:09 +0000

In reply to Lindsey Murphy. thanks!

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 16:54:39 +0000

In reply to Gwen. thanks!