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Death Of A Grandparent

 

Burrows, Adjoa Grandma's Purple Flowers A story about an African-American grandma that dies. Her granddaughter misses her terribly and finds her own special way to remember. Ages 4-9 years.

Coleman, Paul Where the Balloons Go Death and grief after a grandmother dies.

dePaola, Tomi Nana Upstairs, Nana Downstairs A story about a grandmother and great-grandmother living in the same house.

Dickerson, Julie Grandpa's Berries A granddaughter remembers her grandpa. A gentle way to learn about the life cycle.

Doray, Malika One More Wednesday A simple story about a granny that goes to the hospital and then dies. For ages 3-5 years.

Evarts, Dawn Butterfly Bush A story about a special bond between a grandmother and granddaughter.

Goble, Paul Beyond the Ridge For ages 8 and up. Based on a Native American story.

Hanks, Bernice Green Mittens From Grandma A young child remembers all the wonderful things about his grandma.

Hazen, Barbara Shook Why Did Grandpa Have to Die? A child struggles to understand when a grandfather gets sick and dies.

Hodge, John Finding Grandpa Everywhere A young child discovers memories.

Hoping Skills Company,LLC A GuideBook to Help You Prepare Children and Teens for Wakes, Funerals and Memorial Services Includes typical grief responses and answers to tough questions children and teens may ask you about death.

London & Long Liplap's Wish A bunny wishes that his grandmother could return. For ages 4-7 years.

Marshall, Bridget Animal Crackers A child remembers her granny. Deals with aging and memory loss.

Morning, Barbara Grandfather's Shirt A child remembers gardening with grandpa.

Ross, Kent & Alice Cemetery Quilt A girl doesn't want to attend her grandfather's funeral.

Wild, Margaret Old Pig A tender story when a grandmother becomes ill and prepares herself and her grandchild for impending death. For ages 3-8 years.

Wood, Douglas Grandad's Prayers of the Earth A beautifully illustrated book that explores the relationship between a grandfather and his grandson. Focuses on the power of prayer to receive comfort and guidance. For ages 4-8 years.

See also our Resources for Dealing with Grief and Loss 3-8 Year Olds 9-12 Year Olds Teenagers