Gentle Willow – a tree – is used as a metaphor for a long-term illness / age and death. This is a very earnest and well-meaning book – but it doesn’t have a lot of flaws.
Gentle Willow by Joyce C. Mills.
Gentle Willow – a tree – is used as a metaphor for a long-term illness / age and death. This is a very earnest and well-meaning book – but it doesn’t have a lot of flaws.
Where do balloons go by Jamie Lee Curtis
A metaphorical exploration about life after death.
Bug in a vacuum by Mélanie Watt
Based on the Kübler-Ross stages of grief, this is the surreal tale of a bug in a vacuum cleaner. The bug does escape and live – which isn’t quite what happens in real life. I’m really undecided about whether this would help children, or not.
I miss you by Pat Thomas
Simple text explains what death is, the concept of different beliefs, and the emotions that can come after someone has died. A really good introduction to the subject for younger readers.
Tess's tree by Jess M. Brallier
Tess's tree by Jess M. Brallier, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Harper 2009A heartfelt tribute to a tree, and the importance such a thing can have in many lives. After Tess’ favourite tree is cut down, she holds a memorial service, which many people attend – often sharing stories of their relationship with the tree.
Big Cat, Little Cat by Elisha Cooper
Big Cat, Little Cat by Elisha Cooper. Roaring Brook Press 2017Elegantly simple and sparse in both text and image, this is a lovely circle of life story, told through the point of view of a cat – once Little Cat. And, as the years go by, to become Big Cat.
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