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—Dr. Seuss

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Books for Children on Death and Dying

Death is a hard topic to talk about yet a really important one. Whether your child is dealing with the death of a family pet, a grandparent or family member, a friend, neighbor, teacher; here are some wonderful books to share together that talk about the process of death. These books also have answers to questions that your children might have. The books with ** are my favorites. 





Books for Children on Death and Dying

** Lifetimes by Bryan Mellonie & Robert Ingpen
This is my favorite book to use with children ages 4 and up that explains death in a caring and beautiful way. It shows us through illustrations that dying is as much a part of living as being born. Ages 4 and up

The Goodbye Boat by Mary Joslin
This book describes death through pictures and words and about saying goodbye. Ages 4 and up

When Dinosaurs Die by Laurene Brown
This isn’t a story about death but actually deals with chidlren’s fears of death by answering basic questions. Ages 5-8

I Miss You: A first look at Death by Pat Thomas
Written by a psychotherapist and counselor this books helps children deal with understanding death. Ages 4 and up

Where are you? A Child’s book about loss by Lauren Olivieri
Ages 5 and up

Why do People Die? Helping your child understand with love and Understanding by Cynthia MacGregor
This book is a great comfort to children and adults and answers the questions that are often asked when someone dies. A straightforward book for ages 7 and up.

I had a friend named Peter: Talking to children about the death of a friend by Janice Cohn
When Betsy learns about the death of a friend she begins to learn about dying, funerals and the burial process. Ages 5 and up

When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
A Mr. Rodgers book about coping with the death of a pet. Ages 5 and up

**My Pet Died by Rachel Biale
A wonderful ‘let’s make a book together that you can do with your child when dealing with a pet loss. 


Some great pictures books to share with your child with death as a main theme are: 

**The Tenth Good Thing about Barney by Judith Viorst
**Saying Goodbye to Lulu by Corinee Demas
The Accident by Carol Carrick
**I remember Miss Perry by Pat Brisson (dealing with the death of a teacher)
Jim’s dog Muffins by Miriam Cohen
Ada’s pal by George Ella Lyon
**Sammy in the Sky by Barbara Walsh
**Badger’s Parting Gifts by Susan Varley
**Harry and Hooper by Margaret Wild





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