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<\/a>Bird is Dead<\/a><\/em><\/strong> by Tiny Fisscher, translated by Laura Watkinson, illustrated by Herma Starreveld<\/p>\nAn honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful illustrations by a therapist-turned-artist, Bird is Dead uses humor to make death a more approachable topic.<\/em><\/p>\n Bird is dead. Yesterday he was alive. How do the other birds know? On your back + feet up = dead. Some of the birds cry a little. And that\u2019s alright. Crying together can be nice. When it\u2019s time to give Bird a funeral, they reminisce about him, and then have tea with worms (or cake, if you don\u2019t like worms).<\/em><\/p>\n In a straightforward but warm way, this picture book of collaged birds can facilitate discussions with kids about:<\/em><\/p>\n Sensitive and humorous, Bird is Dead provides kids and adults with a space to talk about death on their own terms.<\/em> – Greystone Kids<\/p>\n An uplifting, magical book perfect for sharing at bedtime that will leave children feeling warm, cosy and loved.<\/em><\/p>\n Freya and her mum have gone to a little cabin to get away for a while. The light has gone out of their lives since Freya’s dad passed away. Freya isn’t sure about going sledging, but when she meets a magical fox in the snow, she can’t help but follow him into the forest \u2013 and on to a thrilling adventure.<\/em><\/p>\n A heartwarming bedtime story inspired by the Finnish Saami myth of the revontulet, or fox fires \u2013 the sparks that fly from the fur of a mystical fox to become the Northern Lights.<\/em><\/p>\n The Fire Fox is a gloriously illustrated, beautifully written story about the nurturing light of love that can’t be dimmed, written by debut author Alexandra Page and illustrated by the exciting talent Stef Murphy. This enchanting picture book with its touching story of sadness, hope, love and joy begs to be read again and again.<\/em> – Pan Macmillan<\/p>\n A powerful story perfect for opening up conversations about loss<\/em><\/p>\n What does it feel like to lose someone you love? For one little boy, it\u2019s like he has a hole in his life. It\u2019s in the bottom bunk, where his little brother, Matty, used to sleep, and it\u2019s on his brother\u2019s chair at dinner. It follows him everywhere until the day he decides to really explore it. Inside the hole he confronts his grief\u2014the sadness, the anger, and the truth of how much he misses Matty. His friend is waiting when he climbs out, and when she asks, \u201cDo you want to tell me about your brother?\u201d he\u2019s surprised to find that talking about Matty is a comfort\u2014and helps fill his hole with good memories.<\/em> – Nancy Paulsen Books<\/p>\n Mom, Dad, and I have the happiest days together, full of delicious meals, arts and crafts, and goodnight hugs. One day, though, Mom gets sick. She will never get better. Like a ball of yarn, I unravel and get tangled up in my emotions. But when Dad and I talk about the sadness, the knots slowly loosen a bit. And in time, sharing our grief frees up some room for beautiful memories, old and new.<\/em><\/p>\n A comforting book about loss, love, and strength. For children ages 5 years and up.<\/em> – Clavis<\/p>\n A gorgeously illustrated story about loss, community, and bringing comfort to others.<\/em><\/p>\n Every year on All Souls Day, Mara and her grandparents visit homes in their neighborhood to bring comfort and a song to those mourning the death of a loved one. But this year, Mara and Nene have lost Popi. As Nene leads Mara through their yearly ritual, Mara compares her own grief to that of each neighbor they visit. Then she catches sight of the frozen tears on Nene’s face.<\/em><\/p>\n Setting aside the bitterness icing her heart to help her beloved grandmother, Mara rekindles Popi’s song and brings her community together to honor him.<\/em><\/p>\n Popi’s All Souls Song is a poignant, timeless story with luminous art, drawing readers into the realization that no person’s loss or grief is bigger or more important than anyone else’s. And when we bring comfort to others, we experience comfort ourselves.<\/em><\/p>\n Backmatter includes an author’s note with a brief history of the All Souls Day holiday and traditions associated with the day.<\/em> – Beaming Books<\/p>\n When a loved one dies, grief can isolate us as if we\u2019re hiding under an umbrella of sadness. This touching and wise story will comfort the readers who need it most.<\/em><\/p>\n Anna never goes anywhere without her umbrella. Not since the stormy day of her father\u2019s funeral. Under her umbrella, she feels safe\u2014safe to be angry and sad. She refuses to put away her umbrella no matter the weather, both outside and in. And then one rainy day she notices a boy getting drenched, and when she invites him under the umbrella with her, things begin to change.<\/em><\/p>\n This heartfelt story explores how grief, like an umbrella, protects us, but also blocks light from our lives. However, with time and healing and help from a friend, we can lower our umbrella to see the sun. And maybe even a rainbow.<\/em> – Rocky Pond Books<\/p>\n This touching story about love, loss, and remembrance in the wake of losing a beloved pet is the final completed book written by beloved creator Tomie dePaola, with art by award-winning illustrator Barbara McClintock.<\/em><\/p>\n Where are you, Bront\u00eb?<\/em> Children\u2019s book legend Tomie dePaola tells the emotional and deeply personal story about overcoming his grief after the loss of his beloved dog, Br\u00f6nte.<\/em> – Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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<\/a>The Fire Fox<\/a><\/em><\/strong> by Alexandra Page, illustrations by Stef Murphy<\/p>\n
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<\/a>The Hole<\/a><\/em><\/strong> by Lindsay Bonilla<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Loose Threads: A Story about Me, Mom, and Dad<\/a><\/em> <\/strong>written and illustrated by\u00a0Airien Ludin<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Popi’s All Souls Song<\/a><\/em><\/strong> by C.K. Malone, illustrated by Shelly Swann<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Under Anna’s Umbrella<\/a><\/em><\/strong> by Amanda Driscoll, illustrated by Luisa Uribe<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Where are you, Bront\u00eb<\/i>?<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>by Tomie DePaola, illustrated by Barbara McClintock<\/p>\n
\nThe day you left me, I knew I would miss you.<\/em>
\nAnd I did. Every day, every night.<\/em>
\nBut then, I knew you were right here, still with me, in my heart forever.<\/em><\/p>\n