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Bird is Dead, by Tiny Fisscher, illustrated by Herma Starreveld
With tenderness, curiosity, and humor, this spare and honest picture book explores death with a group of birds mourning the loss of a friend.
Dear Mr. G, by Christine Evans, illustrated by Gracey Zhang
A young boy and his elderly neighbor exchange letters as Mr. G moves from his home next door into assisted living and eventually dies.
Dancing With Our Ancestors, by Sara Florence Davidson, illustrated by Janine Gibbons
In this tender picture book, Sara Florence Davidson transports readers to the excitement of a Haida potlatch in Hydaburg, Alaska and shares her last memory of dancing with her late brother.
Sylvester's Letter, by Matthew Burgess, illustrated by Josh Cochran
Through a series of letters from Sylvester to his grandmother the reader comes to understand the true nature of her absence, and the depth of the love between the two.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle
Though many wouldn't think of this classic as a book about death, the caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly marks an unavoidable life transition with simple grace, in terms very young children can grasp and follow.
Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs, by Tomie De Paola
De Paola's classic picture book tell's the author's own story growing up with his grandmother and great grandmother in his house, and feature's a young child's genuine response to the aging and death of dear family members.
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books for young people about death and loss
featured books
a categorized selection of books about death and lossbooks are available through the Whatcom County Library System, the Western Washington University Wilson Library, and at your local library or independent bookstore
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pet's death
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sister's death
mother's death
father's death
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