At the age of 31, the author Nora McInerny was a happily married woman who had a father, husband, child and a baby on the way. Within a few weeks her father died, she miscarried, and her husband died. She…
The author, Rebecca Mason, wrote and illustrated this book for her three sons soon after their father died in 2007 but waited until 2019 to share her story with the world. The story is told through the eyes of a…
Children’s books about grief and loss and death and dying have varied perspectives and objectives. Some are meant to inform and educate while others are intended to comfort and soothe. There are stories for every type of loss. This story…
You can find numerous publications and extensive research about the loss of a spouse, especially the loss of a husband. But research and books regarding the loss of a domestic partner — either an opposite-sex or a same-sex partner —…
This grief journal is targeted to kids, ages 8-12. The author, Mia Roldan, promotes introspection and expression of their thoughts and feelings around their loss. The prompts largely focus on the present. They encourage healthy coping and self-care while interspersing…
This book takes a different approach compared to other children’s grief books. The author, M.H. Clark, chooses to focus the reader on one idea about loss rather than many. While people must unfortunately die, love goes on and we keep…
Why is it so hard to understand that a loved one has died and is gone forever? Why does grief cause so many painful emotions — sadness, anger, blame, guilt, and yearning? Why does grieving take so long? All of…
“Grieving: A Beginner’s Guide” speaks to the transformative power of grief to lead those who grieve toward a new life. Author Jerusha Hull McCormack invites us to understand that death changes us and challenges us to choose the direction in…
Few books about loss have been written for toddlers. Often parents seek guidance on how best to support their young child through the death of a grandparent. It is most helpful to start a conversation by reading an age-appropriate story…
There are many grief journals for sale for all ages. We are constantly on the hunt for reading that appeals to the teen audience. This can be a challenge. Some journals are gender or age specific. However, the journal, “Relief…
