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Death

Book cover I Remember Miss Perry

When his teacher, Miss Perry, is killed in a car accident, Stevie and his elementary school classmates take turns sharing memories of her, especially her fondest wish for each day.

Book cover You Hold Me and I'll Hold You

When a great-aunt dies, a young child finds comfort in being held and in holding, too.

Book cover Blow Me a Kiss, Miss Lilly

When her best friend, an old lady named Miss Lilly, passes away, Sara learns that the memory of a loved one never dies.

Book cover Up in Heaven

Daisey, the dog, becomes old and dies, but she appears in dreams to Arthur to help him accept her death.

Book cover Jim's Dog Muffins

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Book cover Goodbye Mousie

A boy grieves for his dead pet Mousie, helps to bury him, and begins to come to terms with his loss.

Book cover Grandma's Gone to Live in the Stars

In the moments after grandmother has passed away, her spirit is at peace as she says goodbye to her sleeping family and her home.

Book cover Thank You, Grandpa

On her many walks with her grandfather, a young girl learns to appreciate life and deal with death.

Book cover A Story for Hippo

Hippo and Monkey are best, best, best friends and when the wise old Hippo dies, Monkey is very sad until Chameleon helps him remember the stories he and Hippo shared.

Book cover The Purple Balloon

Easy-to-read text reveals that dying is hard work, for the old and especially the young, and how good it is that so many people help when a person dies, from medical staff to clergy and friends to family members.

Book cover When a Pet Dies

Explores the feelings of frustration, sadness, and loneliness that a youngster may feel when a pet dies.

Book cover Badger's Parting Gifts

Badger's friends are sad when he dies, but they treasure the legacies he left them.

Book cover The Tenth Good Thing About Barney

In an attempt to overcome his grief, a boy tries to think of the ten best things about his dead cat.

Book cover Sweet, Sweet Memory

A child and her grandmother feel sad when Grandpa dies, but as time passes, funny memories of him make them laugh and feel better.