Books about Grief
Award winning
Always and Forever
Dr Adrienne Garlen, 2021
126 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and resilience.
Engaging storytelling encourages emotional development.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Supports language skills and comprehension enhancement.

Always and Forever
Dr Adrienne Garlen, 2021
Award winning
The Cardinal's Gift: A True Story of Finding Hope in Grief
Carole Heaney, 2021
35 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience through grief and hope.
Inspires empathy and understanding in young readers.
Encourages family discussions about loss and healing.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging young minds visually.

The Cardinal's Gift: A True Story of Finding Hope in Grief
Carole Heaney, 2021
Award winning
Holding On and Letting Go
K. A. Coleman, 2013
215 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of resilience and adaptability.
Supports emotional development and self-awareness.
Encourages conversation about change and growth.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.

Holding On and Letting Go
K. A. Coleman, 2013
Award winning
Michael Rosen's Sad Book
Michael Rosen, Quentin Blake, 2004
31 pages
Why to read
Addresses complex emotions through engaging, relatable narratives.
Helps children understand and articulate feelings of sadness.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence development.
Provides comfort and reassurance during difficult times.

Michael Rosen's Sad Book
Michael Rosen, Quentin Blake, 2004
The ABCs of Grief: Emotions & Feelings: a book for all types of grief and loss, navigating the range of complex feelings
Jessica Correnti, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Names tough feelings clearly.
Normalizes grief experiences.
Offers simple coping tools.
Alphabet layout aids recall.

The ABCs of Grief: Emotions & Feelings: a book for all types of grief and loss, navigating the range of complex feelings
Jessica Correnti, 2025
Award winning
Raymond
Yann Le Bec, Gwendal Le Bec, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and emotional growth.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports language development and early literacy skills.

Raymond
Yann Le Bec, Gwendal Le Bec, 2017
Award winning
Sometimes I Cry
Jess Townes, Daniel Miyares, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional expression through captivating storytelling.
Encourages emotional awareness and empathy in children.
Assures children that feeling sad is okay.
Supports developmental growth in understanding emotions.

Sometimes I Cry
Jess Townes, Daniel Miyares, 2023
Award winning
I Miss the Baby: A Child's Grief Process Following the Miscarriage of a Sibling
Irma G. Prosser, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Explores emotions through a child’s perspective on sibling loss.
Provides comfort, helping children understand and process grief.
Encourages open family conversations about difficult topics.
Supports emotional development and resilience building.
