Grief on the Playground by Shanice McLeish
It’s a sweet story about a young girl whose father dies just before she goes back to school. Her kind teacher shares her story of losing her dad at a young age. The teacher takes Ava through the roller coaster metaphor of grief. Ava learns that her feelings are important and that she can talk to her teacher any time she needs to.
The Heart and the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers
A story of a little girl who responds to the loss of a special person in her life by trying to shut her heart in a bottle, so it can never be hurt again. This book is perfect for kids to understand the emotions they may feel during the loss of their own special person
The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
A picture book about the unbreakable connections between loved ones. This story lets kids (and adults) feel a sense of peace and joy when realizing we are always connected to our loved ones.
Children’s Grief Colouring Book
Losing a loved one is hard, especially for children. This free colouring book, created by Richard Anderson (a former board member of the CGFC & owner of RHB Anderson Funeral Homes) and the late Cheryl McQueen, helps kids explore their feelings about death and funerals. Download the PDF today.