Gentle Willow
by Joyce C. Mills
-wonderful book
-1994
-Willow does not want to die
-story of caterpillar to butterfly brings comfort
-talks about death as a change
-beautiful full color artwork
-realistic emotions with cartoon characters
-"more information" in back is dated
by Joyce C. Mills
-wonderful book
-1994
-Willow does not want to die
-story of caterpillar to butterfly brings comfort
-talks about death as a change
-beautiful full color artwork
-realistic emotions with cartoon characters
-"more information" in back is dated
Rabbit Listened
by Cori Doerrfeld
--2018
--Helps kids learn how to help a classmate who has experienced a death
--never mentions death, and is more about being a friend
--simple, wonderful illustrations
--could be used to model helping friends in any stressful situation.
by Cori Doerrfeld
--2018
--Helps kids learn how to help a classmate who has experienced a death
--never mentions death, and is more about being a friend
--simple, wonderful illustrations
--could be used to model helping friends in any stressful situation.
Always Remember
by Cece Meng
--2016
--Old turtle dies on 1st page, very gently, and whole book is remembering his impact
--no thought of turtle afterwards, only memories
--no religion
--beautiful art work, sea creatures
--easy for kids to make leap to people instead of animals
--not very emotional or scary, peaceful
--good for relieving fear of death
--could be used to teach kids to be kind everyday, without heavy emphasis on death
by Cece Meng
--2016
--Old turtle dies on 1st page, very gently, and whole book is remembering his impact
--no thought of turtle afterwards, only memories
--no religion
--beautiful art work, sea creatures
--easy for kids to make leap to people instead of animals
--not very emotional or scary, peaceful
--good for relieving fear of death
--could be used to teach kids to be kind everyday, without heavy emphasis on death
When Dinosaurs Die
by Laurie Brown
-excellent book
-very object, yet
very informative
-characters similar
to Arthur books
-explains sudden death, long illnesses
-shows many emotions are possible
-possible coping mechanisms
-covers different customs very well
-has glossary
-1996
by Laurie Brown
-excellent book
-very object, yet
very informative
-characters similar
to Arthur books
-explains sudden death, long illnesses
-shows many emotions are possible
-possible coping mechanisms
-covers different customs very well
-has glossary
-1996
Swan Sky
by Tejima
-family of swans, prepare to fly North
-one young one cannot go
-her family calls and calls for her to fly
-they wait after all of the others leave
-they finally leave, but return to her
-she dies in the night, with her family near
-they are free to leave, but sad
-they see her shape in the sky
-1983
by Tejima
-family of swans, prepare to fly North
-one young one cannot go
-her family calls and calls for her to fly
-they wait after all of the others leave
-they finally leave, but return to her
-she dies in the night, with her family near
-they are free to leave, but sad
-they see her shape in the sky
-1983
The Next Place
by Warren Hanson
-gorgeous illustrations
-text flows in circles, shapes of pictures
-comforting look at next life
-1997, reprinted
-surprisingly, no religion
-did I mention the gorgeous illustrations?
by Warren Hanson
-gorgeous illustrations
-text flows in circles, shapes of pictures
-comforting look at next life
-1997, reprinted
-surprisingly, no religion
-did I mention the gorgeous illustrations?
I Miss You
by Pat Thomas
-very basic language and concepts
-simple, friendly, cartoon characters
-includes discussion questions
-includes a "how to use this
book"
-2000
-realistic emotions and explanations
-no religion
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf by Leo Buscaglia
--small children may need an adult to help understand this book
--Freddie shows stages of life via seasons
--He resists dying--is afraid
-Final fall is very peaceful
-he is glad to be part of something as grand as the tree.
-1982
-no religion
-considered a classic
--small children may need an adult to help understand this book
--Freddie shows stages of life via seasons
--He resists dying--is afraid
-Final fall is very peaceful
-he is glad to be part of something as grand as the tree.
-1982
-no religion
-considered a classic
Duck, Death and the Tulip
by Wolf Erlbruch
-2011
-many great reviews
-it would disturb sensitive children
-although Death and Duck become friends, Death is scary to look at, not friendly
-after Duck dies, Death's comment is "that's life."
-no religion,
-illustrations are very simple
by Wolf Erlbruch
-2011
-many great reviews
-it would disturb sensitive children
-although Death and Duck become friends, Death is scary to look at, not friendly
-after Duck dies, Death's comment is "that's life."
-no religion,
-illustrations are very simple
Where are You? A Child's book about Loss
by Laura Oliveri
-Very simple drawings and words
-describes a child wondering where someone went after death
-at the end, the memories result in the person being in his heart
-no religion
-1 sentence per page
-would create connection with anyone with recent loss
--2007
by Laura Oliveri
-Very simple drawings and words
-describes a child wondering where someone went after death
-at the end, the memories result in the person being in his heart
-no religion
-1 sentence per page
-would create connection with anyone with recent loss
--2007
Lifetimes-the Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children
by Bryan Mellonie and Robert Ingpen
-one short sentence per page
-one illustrated object per page
-longer sentences as book progresses
-presents Death as part of life, very natural, happens to everything alive
-no religion
-very "matter of fact" about death
--1983
by Bryan Mellonie and Robert Ingpen
-one short sentence per page
-one illustrated object per page
-longer sentences as book progresses
-presents Death as part of life, very natural, happens to everything alive
-no religion
-very "matter of fact" about death
--1983
Someone I Love Died
by Christine Harder Tangvald -1988 -has various illustrators -has blanks that can filled in with the name of a recent friend or relative who has died and other information about them -Christian teaching of Heaven and afterlife, gives scripture references -talks of God's plan -has tips for parents in the back -some pages have a lot of words--intimidating for a young reader |
The Purple Balloon
by Chris Raschka
--balloon faces
-soft colors
-focus on those surrounding can help a person who is dying
-no human narrator
-very simple words
-no religion
-2007
by Chris Raschka
--balloon faces
-soft colors
-focus on those surrounding can help a person who is dying
-no human narrator
-very simple words
-no religion
-2007
Sad isn't Bad
by Michaelene Mundy
-elf-help book series edition
-well written, very clear explanations
-reiterates talking to adults
-covers many issues in clear language
-religion consists of we all go to Heaven
-feels positive, accepting and hopeful
-1998
by Michaelene Mundy
-elf-help book series edition
-well written, very clear explanations
-reiterates talking to adults
-covers many issues in clear language
-religion consists of we all go to Heaven
-feels positive, accepting and hopeful
-1998