Book

The Memory Box

Survivor Recommended – This book addresses grief and loss. This book was written from the perspective of a young child describing what it is like to grieve a loved one. The child creates a memory box to keep mementos and written…

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What does that mean?

A Dictionary of Death, Dying and Grief Terms for Grieving Children and Those Who Love Them

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When Someone Dies

Navigating the grief and bereavement process can be a challenging and unpredictable experience, especially for children. Whether it’s the loss of a family member, friend, pet, or other loved one, children often don’t know how to cope with the complicated…

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When Someone Very Special Dies: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief(Drawing Out Feelings)

This book talks about grief and loss. This book was designed to teach basic concepts of death and help children understand and express their many feelings when someone special dies. Communication is increased, and coping skills are developed as they…

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God Gave Us Heaven

Survivor Recommended – This book talks about grief and loss. More religious focused with views on Heaven and God. Gently provides some answers for a young child’s most difficult questions about death and what is believed to happen after life…

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How Full is Your Bucket? For Kids

Survivor Recommended – This book talks about feelings and emotions. Walks you through a child’s day and teaches how when our bucket is full, we feel great. When it is empty, we feel awful. How when we fill someone else’s…

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I Have an Angel: Female Angel Version

Survivor Recommended – This book addresses grief and loss. The story is told through the perspective of a little bear staying connected to a loved one who has passed away. The young bear learns to believe their loved one is…

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Be Brave Little One

Survivor Recommended –  This book touches on feelings and courage.  It offers encouragement, celebrates the power of courage in every child, and affirms how bravery can show up in different ways—recommended for ages birth to  5 years.  

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Forever my Daddy, Always a Hero

Survivor recommended- This selection is written specifically for children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.  This colorful story explains how much their parent loves them, always will, and will be looking down on them, sending signs…

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How to Be Sad: Everything I’ve learned About getting Happier by Being Sad

An expert on the pursuit of happiness combines her powerful personal story with surprising research and expert advice to reveal the secret of finding joy: allowing sadness to enrich your life and relationships.

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