The Memory Stone by Anne Louise MacDonald
8.00 NZD
Category: Children - Grief
Laura is having her first sleepover at Aunt Pat's and everything is different--no light-light, no breakfast cereal, no television and no toys. Even the garden is full of 'yucky' bugs. This sleepover is no fun and Laura wants to go home! Then Laura and her aunt spend the day at the beach and Laura is sur ...Show more
The Invisible Leash: A Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet by Patrice Karst
20.00 NZD
Category: Children - Grief | Series: The Invisible String
From the author of the picture book phenomenon The Invisible String comes a moving companion title about coping with grief when a pet dies. "When our pets aren't with us anymore, an Invisible Leash connects our hearts to each other. Forever." That's what Zack's friend Emily tells him after his dog dies. ...Show more
Love From Alfie McPoonst, The Best Dog Ever by Dawn McNiff
19.00 NZD
Category: Children - Grief
Dear Izzy, I'm a Sky Dog now. I live in Dog Heaven, because I died... When Alfie the dog dies, he sends his owner Izzy letters in the post from his new address: The Nicest Cloud, Dog Heaven, The Sky. He wants her to know that he misses her – so much! – but his new home in heaven is BRILLIANT. There are ...Show more
Grandma Forgets by Paul Russell
15.00 NZD
Category: Children - Grief
When your grandmother can't remember your name it should be sad, but maybe it is just an opportunity to tell her more often how much you love her. Grandma Forgets is the heart-warming story of a family bound by love as they cope with their grandma's dementia. Over the years, the little girl has built up ...Show more
We Need To Talk About Death : An Important Book About Grief, Celebrations and Love by Sarah Chavez; Annika Le Large (Illustrated by)
25.00 NZD
Category: Children - Grief
An educational book that helps grieving children understand what happens when we die, and celebrates the traditions people around the world use to honour the dead. Death is an important part of life, and yet it is one of the hardest things to talk about - for adults as well as children. Historian and m ...Show more
The Funeral (HB) by Matt James
30.00 NZD
Category: Children - Grief
A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book New York Public Library Best Books for Kids Norma and her parents are going to her great-uncle Frank's funeral, and Norma is more excited than sad. She is looking forward to playing with her favorite cousin, Ray, but when ...Show more
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst
22.00 NZD
Category: Children - Grief | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 1-2, Age 6-7
"My cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney so I could tell them..." But the small boy who loved Barney can only think of nine. Later, while talking with his father he discovers the tenth-- and begin ...Show more
I'll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm (Illustrator)
22.00 NZD
Category: Children - Grief | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 2-3, Age 7-8
Illus. in full color. "In this gentle, moving story, Elfie, a dachshund, and her special boy progress happily through life together. One morning Elfie does not wake up. The family grieves and buries her. The watercolor illustrations, tender and warm in color and mood, suit the simple text perfectly."--S ...Show more
The Memory Tree by Britta Teckentrup
22.00 NZD
Category: Children - Grief
A beautiful and heartfelt picture book to help children celebrate the memories left behind when a loved one dies. Fox has lived a long and happy life in the forest. One day, he lies down in his favourite clearing, takes a deep breath, and falls asleep for ever. Before long, Fox's friends begin to gath ...Show more
Where is Grandma? (PB) by Peter Schossow
20.00 NZD
Category: Children - Grief
Henry is visiting his grandmother in hospital. When his nanny has to take a call, he decides to go on alone. He knows Grandma well, after all! But the hospital is bigger than he thought, and his visit becomes an odyssey: up and down elevators, in and out of rooms. Now Henry isn’t sure he will find Grand ...Show more
The Hug Blanket by Chris Gurney
20.00 NZD
Category: Children - Grief | Reading Level: near fine
Nana made hug blankets for all her family. Each one was special. We love our Nana. A joyful story of family, love and loss . . . but above all else, love.
All the Dear Little Animals by Ulf Nilsson
19.99 NZD
Category: Children - Grief
One day three children start a business called Funerals Ltd, to help all the poor dead animals in the world. One does the digging, one writes the poems, and the other — the littlest — cries. Translated from the Swedish, this is another delightful title from Gecko Press, which sources the best of Europe’ ...Show more