Books for Death of a Loved One for Ages 8–11

By chapter book age, children can process grief with more complexity, but that doesn't make it easier. These 1,732 books explore loss through characters who are angry, confused, guilty, and eventually, slowly, finding their way back to living. They take the full weight of grief seriously.

1,732 books

Night Walk

Jason Cockcroft

For the child who is missing a grandparent and needs a gentle way to process their first big loss through the quiet beau

Ages 3–8

The World in Grandfather's Hands

Craig Kee Strete

Moving from the pueblo to the busy city is a huge shock for Jimmy, but his grandfather’s quiet wisdom helps him see his

Ages 8–12

Getting Near to Baby

Audrey Couloumbis

For the child grappling with the heavy silence of loss or a parent's withdrawal. A tender look at how two sisters find h

Ages 8–12