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Sadness & Grief

2,144 books about sadness & grief

Gentle, honest stories that sit with sadness instead of rushing past it. For when a child needs permission to feel.

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The Earthsea Cycle #2

The Tombs of Atuan

Ursula K. Le Guin

Arha, high priestess of the desolate Tombs of Atuan, lives a lonely life dedicated to ancient, nameless powers. Her worl

Ages 12–16

Hippo and Monkey #2

A Story for Hippo: A Book about Loss

Simon Puttock

Monkey is heartbroken when his best friend, Hippo, dies. With the help of wise Chameleon, Monkey discovers that memories

Ages 4–11

Pocket Bios

Pocket Bios: Princess Diana

Al Berenger

Explore the life of Princess Diana, from her royal engagement to her dedication to charity. Learn how she became 'the Pe

Ages 4–11

1968: Today's Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution, and Change

Marc Aronson, Susan Campbell Bartoletti

This anthology delves into 1968, a year of global rebellion and profound change, featuring diverse perspectives on the V

Ages 12–18

A Christmas Gift for Mama

Lauren Thompson

Grace and her mother face their first Christmas without Dad, inspired by O. Henry's 'The Gift of the Magi.' They discove

Ages 4–11

A Face First

Priscilla Cummings

After a catastrophic car accident, twelve-year-old Kelley faces severe burns and a long, painful recovery. She must endu

Bear is ready for a picnic, but his usually upbeat friend Mouse is feeling down about the changing season. Can curmudgeo

Ages 4–11

A Million Miles Away

Lara Avery

This biographical tale chronicles José M. Hernández's incredible journey from picking grapes in California fields to orb

Ages 8–11

A No-Sneeze Pet

Diana G. Gallagher

Emma dreams of a pet, but her mom's allergies make it impossible. With the help of her loyal friends, Kyle and Mia, Emma

Ages 4–11

A Pinch to Make It True

Anita Daher

Tia and her brother are in a new foster home after their mother abandoned them, a fact Tia refuses to accept. Struggling

Ages 8–12

A Series of Unfortunate Events #11

The Grim Grotto

Lemony Snicket

The Baudelaire orphans face their most alarming challenge yet in a grim grotto, battling a murderous villain and delving

Ages 10–14

A Troubled Peace

L. M. Elliott

Nineteen-year-old pilot Henry Forester, haunted by his wartime experiences, journeys back to France in 1945 to find the

Ages 10–14

Aaron and Alexander The Most Famous Duel in American History

Don Brown

This picture book dramatizes the bitter political conflict between Revolutionary War heroes Aaron Burr and Alexander Ham

Ages 4–11

About Face

June Rae Wood

Glory Bea, living with her grandmother in a small town, and Marvalene, traveling with a carnival, both feel unhappy unti

Ages 4–11

Absolute Batman #1

Absolute Batman Vol. 1: the Zoo

Scott Snyder

This graphic novel reinvents Batman's origin, portraying Bruce Wayne as the son of a public school teacher, driven by gu

Ages 12–16

After Ever After

Jordan Sonnenblick

Post-cancer, Jeffrey Alper grapples with school, a new crush, and the lingering effects of his illness. He forms a deep

Ages 12–18

After the Bomb

Gloria D. Miklowitz

After an accidental nuclear explosion devastates Los Angeles, teen Philip must navigate a dangerous, militarized city to

Ages 8–12

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Judith Viorst

Join Alexander as he navigates a truly terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, finding solace in the universal truth

Ages 4–11

Alice #5

Alice in April

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Thirteen-year-old Alice faces a month of April Fool's pranks, new family responsibilities, and the anxieties of junior h

Ages 10–13

Amber Brown #6

Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit

Paula Danziger

Amber Brown is unhappy about her parents' divorce and her mother's new boyfriend, Max. These big feelings make schoolwor

Ages 4–11

Amber and Clay

Laura Amy Schlitz

In ancient Greece, a Thracian slave and a spirited aristocrat, though never meeting in life, are bound by destiny and pr

Ages 4–11

Amistad: A Film by Steven Spielberg

Joyce Annette Barnes, David Franzoni

Based on a true story, this chapter book follows Cinque and other illegally enslaved Africans as they seize control of t

Ages 4–11

An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793

Jim Murphy

In 1793, an invisible killer, yellow fever, swept through Philadelphia, forcing residents to flee and challenging medica

Ages 9–12

Angel Island

Alice K. Flanagan

Explore the compelling history of Angel Island, the West Coast immigration station. Learn how Chinese immigrants were de

Ages 4–11

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