Death, Grief, Bereavement

Grandmother Bear has gone for ever, and Little Bear is feeling sad. His mother wisely suggests that perhaps asking his woodland companions what saying goodbye means to them will help him understand his loss. Little Bear's day of exploring and asking...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsNominated for ALA Best Books for Young Adults and Anthony Award 2009.Book InformationISBN 9780385734882Author Lauren HendersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Random...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911496151Author Sara LundbergFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Book Island LimitedPublisher Book Island LimitedWeight(grams) 560g

Finn is in a horrible mood and doesn't want to talk about it. After some persuading, though, they agree to go for a hike with Grandpa. Throughout their forest walk, they see many different things: big, strong trees with networks of roots growing...

Toby's cat, Jack, is THE best cat EVER. But Jack is getting old, and Toby will miss his furry best friend terribly when he's gone. Then Toby meets a crazy cat called Humphrey. In this charming and beautifully illustrated picture book Rebecca Elliott...

Now a major motion picture from Disney, starring Josh Hutcherson and Zooey Deschanel! Discover the beloved Newbery Medal-winning story by bestselling author Katherine Paterson, a modern classic of friendship and loss. Jess Aarons has been practicing all...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780590100540Author Cynthia RylantFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Blue Sky PressPublisher Blue Sky PressWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 307mm * 211mm *...

A sparkling magical debut, set in a fantastical Egypt full of flying carpets and mythical creatures! At home in Cairo, an unexpected gift arrives for Aliya, promising to grant her greatest wish - to know more about her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316047494Author Corinne DemasFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Little, Brown & CompanyPublisher Little, Brown & CompanyWeight(grams)...

It's Okay to Feel Happy is about a little girl who is finding it difficult to know if she can be excited, pleased or look forward to things now that her mummy has gone. Although she struggles with her loss, she soon learns that her mummy would want her...

From the New York Times best-selling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the power of believing in ourselves, told from the perspectives of two biracial sixth graders living in a homeless shelter. At...

Wise old flamingo Bibi has been with her flock for as long as anyone can remember. Follow her journey in this beautifully illustrated celebration of old age and community from the talented creator of the award-winning picture book Little One.When the...

A poignant book about new horizons and saying goodbye from best-loved creators: John Burningham and Helen OxenburyMiles is a difficult dog who loves to ride in his motor car. He's growing older, but a new challenge awaits when he takes to the skies.A...

What would you do if you were stuck in a timeloop? As Ailsa reaches her thirteenth birthday, her celebration is dampened by a school rumour that has caused a huge fall out with her best friend. Worse than the rumour we'll call...

A soul-stirring reimagined Grimm tale by award-winning author Sally Nicholls and hauntingly illustrated by Julia Sarda which will spellbind and thrill readers of all ages. When a poor fisherman chooses Death to be godfather to his son, he's sure he's...

This story of two spoilt and lonely children, whose happiness is regained as they bring to life a neglected garden, has become the best-loved of all Mrs. Burnett's books, but it did not acquire universal popularity until long after its first publication...

Tessa has just a few months to live. Fighting back against hospital visits, endless tests and drugs with excruciating side-effects, Tessa compiles a list. It's her Before I Die list. And number one is sex. Starting tonight.Released from the constraints...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781733481809Author Amie L LandsFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Thirty-Three PressPublisher Thirty-Three PressWeight(grams) 95gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

The real world is a hostile place for twelve-year-old Bren, his schooldays stalked by vicious bully, Shaun, and his family life fractured at home. Ever since his sister Evie died in an accident, Bren's only safe space is Furthermoor, an imagined world of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780590417013Author Cynthia RylantFormat HardbackImprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 454g

A Kirkus Best Book of 2021: A Best Picture Book for Starting ConversationsA USBBY Outstanding International Book of 2022A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of 2022War has come to the idyllic town of Rondo. Can three gentle but brave friends stop...

One morning a boy finds that his pet, Mousie, won't wake up. The truth is Mousie has died. At first the boy doesn't believe it. He gets very mad at Mousie for dying, and then he feels very sad. But talking about Mousie, burying Mousie in a special box,...

During the summer of her GCSEs Kite's world falls apart. Her best friend, Dawn, commits suicide after a long struggle with feeling under pressure to achieve. Kite's dad takes her to the Lake District, to give her time and space to grieve. In London Kite...

During the summer of her GCSEs Kite's world falls apart. Her best friend, Dawn, commits suicide after a long struggle with feeling under pressure to achieve. Kite's dad takes her to the Lake District, to give her time and space to grieve. In London Kite...

A gentle and moving story about an intergenerational friendship between a young child and their neighbor told through a series of letters, for fans of Ida, Always. When Jackson's soccer ball accidentally lands in his neighbor's rose bush, he thinks he's...

Hamza's usual fun Saturday is cancelled when his family receives the sad news that Uncle Sameer has died. Follow Hamza through the day as he learns about the various aspects of a janaza. This story is a gentle introduction to attending an Islamic...

Acclaimed creator Laura Dockrill sews together family, imagination and heart in this lyrical and completely unique Barrington Stoke debut. Sequin's mum is a talented seamstress and their little flat is overflowing with beautiful...

My dare. My friend. My fault. Uplifting and unpredictable, this poignant debut middle-grade novel is a classic in the making. Perfect for fans of Wonder and A Boy Called Hope.Ethan had been many things. He was always ready for adventure and always...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781442434356Author Amy McNamaraFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersPublisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young...

Cooper is brilliant at magic tricks. Card tricks, clever illusions - he can do them all. His dad, also known as the Great Eduardo, taught him the tricks of the magical trade before he passed away. But the one thing Cooper can't do is see his dad again. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Ezra Jack Keats New Writer/Illustrator Award 2016.Book InformationISBN 9781770497894Author Phoebe WahlFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Tundra BooksPublisher...

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey meets Dog Heaven in this profoundly beautiful book about the special relationship between kids and dogs, the importance of language, and finding the meaning of life even in its final days. Poignant, hopeful, and...

An almost single-color picture book tracks the path of grief, ending with the uplifting new beginning of a budding friendship based on understanding. When the little bird dies, his friend the bear is inconsolable. Full of grief, he locks himself in...

An epic adventure featuring danger, dragons and a fight against destiny. "A smart, original, fantasy adventure" Dominique Valente, author of Starfell "Richly imagined and unputdownable" Vashti Hardy, ...

Life in Amira's peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when Janjaweed attackers arrive, unleashing unspeakable horrors. After losing nearly everything, Amira needs to find the strength to make the long journey on foot to safety at a refugee camp. She...

This much-needed picture book about navigating the difficult experience of pregnancy loss meets young readers at their level to offer a tender look at grieving someone who never entered the world.Raya can't wait for her baby sister to arrive. She's...

The perfect summer read for fans of Terry Pratchett, David Walliams and Roald Dahl! When her grandparents explode in their caravan toilet late one night, twelve-year-old Harley discovers a surprising truth: their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781771804332Author Stephany ResendesFormat PaperbackPage Count 18Imprint Iguana BooksPublisher Iguana BooksWeight(grams) 54gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 203mm *...

Fact: Ember and Ness are best friends. There's nothing more to say about it. It is what it is. It is what will always be. Ember and Ness. Then Ness dies. It is sudden and unexpected and leaves Ember completely empty. How can this be? When Ember...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735268814Author Sheila HetiFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Tundra BooksPublisher Tundra BooksWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 259mm * 224mm * 10mm