EPL Great Stuff Preschoolers - Death | Edmonton Public Library

by Parr, Todd

Book - 2015

Explores the emotions a person might feel when they lose someone they love. Explores the emotions a person might feel when they lose someone they love. Show less

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Something Very Sad Happened

A Toddler's Guide to Understanding Death

by Zucker, Bonnie

Book - 2016

This toddler-friendly book was written after a mother realized there weren't a lot of books available for this age group about death. The book is beautifu...Show more This toddler-friendly book was written after a mother realized there weren't a lot of books available for this age group about death. The book is beautifully illustrated, simply written, and focuses on feelings, explaining that it is ok to be sad or mad, and that mommy might be sad or mad too, but it's not the child's fault. Also included is a section of tips for how to talk to your child about death, attending or not attending a funeral with your child, and more. Show less

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Cry Heart, but Never Break

by Ringtved, Glenn

Book - 2016

In this tale from Scandinavia, four siblings have a conversation with Death about why he exists, and why he must take away their Grandmother. In this tale from Scandinavia, four siblings have a conversation with Death about why he exists, and why he must take away their Grandmother. Show less

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When Mom or Dad Dies

A Book of Comfort for Kids

by Grippo, Daniel

eBook - 2008

Ways to comfort a child who has loss their mom or dad. Ways to comfort a child who has loss their mom or dad. Show less

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The Best Cat in the World

by Newman, Lesléa

Book - 2004

A young boy deals with the loss of his beloved cat Charlie, eventually accepting the arrival of another, very different cat. A young boy deals with the loss of his beloved cat Charlie, eventually accepting the arrival of another, very different cat. Show less

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A Dog Like Jack

by DiSalvo-Ryan, DyAnne

Book - 1999

After a long life of chasing squirrels, licking ice cream cones, and loving his adoptive family, an old dog comes to the end of his days. After a long life of chasing squirrels, licking ice cream cones, and loving his adoptive family, an old dog comes to the end of his days. Show less

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Grandma's Gloves

by Castellucci, Cecil

Book - 2010

"Everything dies one day. I know that." Taking Grandma's gardening gloves as a keepsake, when her grandma dies, she decides to continue gardeni...Show more "Everything dies one day. I know that." Taking Grandma's gardening gloves as a keepsake, when her grandma dies, she decides to continue gardening like her grandma. She learns the circle of birth, death, renewal and fond memories as she grows plants. Show less

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Bottled Sunshine

by Spalding, Andrea

Book - 2005

Sammy spends a blissful summer with his Grandma, on their last day making a batch of blackberry jam for him to bring home. After he learns of her death, Sammy opens his jar of jam and finds that it contains not only blackberries, but also memories. Sammy spends a blissful summer with his Grandma, on their last day making a batch of blackberry jam for him to bring home. After he learns of her death, Sammy opens his jar of jam and finds that it contains not only blackberries, but also memories. Show less

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Saying Goodbye to Daddy

by Vigna, Judith

eBook - 2014

When Clare's daddy dies in a car accident, Clare experiences a whole range of emotions without even being sure of just what "dying" means. When Clare's daddy dies in a car accident, Clare experiences a whole range of emotions without even being sure of just what "dying" means. Show less

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The Scar

by Moundlic, Charlotte

Book - 2011

When his mother dies, a little boy is angry at his loss but does everything he can to hold onto the memory of her scent, her voice, and the special things she did for him, even as he tries to help his father and grandmother cope. When his mother dies, a little boy is angry at his loss but does everything he can to hold onto the memory of her scent, her voice, and the special things she did for him, even as he tries to help his father and grandmother cope. Show less

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Always by My Side

by Kerner, Susan

Book - 2013

"A rhyming story written to help children understand that a dad's love is forever. Even if they grow up without his presence in their lives"- "A rhyming story written to help children understand that a dad's love is forever. Even if they grow up without his presence in their lives"- Show less

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Mama

by Schick, Eleanor

Book - 2000

A young girl remembers the night her mother first told her she was sick, and all of the days and nights that followed. A young girl remembers the night her mother first told her she was sick, and all of the days and nights that followed. Show less

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The Heart and the Bottle

by Jeffers, Oliver

Book - 2010

A beautiful story of loss and hope after the death of a parent. A beautiful story of loss and hope after the death of a parent. Show less

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The Purple Balloon

by Raschka, Christopher

Book - 2007

This is a lovely book intended for terminally ill or grieving children. It states that “there is only one thing harder to talk about than an old person dying- a young person dying” and that “good help makes leaving easier”. This is a lovely book intended for terminally ill or grieving children. It states that “there is only one thing harder to talk about than an old person dying- a young person dying” and that “good help makes leaving easier”. Show less

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That Summer

by Johnston, Tony

Book - 2002

This beautifully illustrated picture book depicts a dying child’s last summer, during which he and his family sew a quilt of memories. This beautifully illustrated picture book depicts a dying child’s last summer, during which he and his family sew a quilt of memories. Show less

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Sally Goes to Heaven

by Huneck, Stephen

Book - 2014

A beloved dog dies and goes to Heaven where she lives happily and helps to find her family on earth a new pet A beloved dog dies and goes to Heaven where she lives happily and helps to find her family on earth a new pet Show less

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The Dead Bird

by Brown, Margaret Wise

Book - 2016

When they find a dead bird, a group of children bury it in the woods, sing a song to it, and put flowers on the grave. When they find a dead bird, a group of children bury it in the woods, sing a song to it, and put flowers on the grave. Show less

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Is Grandpa Wearing A Suit?

by Fried, Amelie

Book - 2007

After his Grandfather dies, Bruno has a difficult time understanding where his Grandpa has gone. At first Bruno feels confused, then angry, then sad. In time Bruno feels the pain in his heart subsiding. After his Grandfather dies, Bruno has a difficult time understanding where his Grandpa has gone. At first Bruno feels confused, then angry, then sad. In time Bruno feels the pain in his heart subsiding. Show less

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In the Piney Woods

by Schotter, Roni

Book - 2003

Ella’s Grandpa used to take her for walks among the pines, teaching her about how the old pines would one day burn and allow new seedlings to grow. When he passes away, Ella returns to the forest to discover new life and remember her grandfather. Ella’s Grandpa used to take her for walks among the pines, teaching her about how the old pines would one day burn and allow new seedlings to grow. When he passes away, Ella returns to the forest to discover new life and remember her grandfather. Show less

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Death

by Murphy, Patricia J.

Book - 2008

This sensitive non-fiction book explores the ways people remember their loved ones. It addresses many common questions about death in a simple and direct manner. This sensitive non-fiction book explores the ways people remember their loved ones. It addresses many common questions about death in a simple and direct manner. Show less

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Dogs Don't Die, Dogs Stay

by Shea, Chris

eBook - 2015

Helping a child grieve for pet. Helping a child grieve for pet. Show less

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Remembering Crystal

by Loth, Sebastian

Book - 2010

A touching tale of friendship and loss. A touching tale of friendship and loss. Show less

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Always and Forever

by Durant, Alan

Book - 2004

When Fox dies, his friends share their stories of fox and hold his memories in their hearts. When Fox dies, his friends share their stories of fox and hold his memories in their hearts. Show less

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