Under 5's

Remembering
Author: Dianne Leutner
It's part book, part scrapbook and was created to help keep a child's memories alive after the loss of someone special and to give children a place to return to whenever they wish.

Goodbye Grandma (Miffy)
Author: Dick Bruna
Editor, Jean Morris writes: "The subject of death is often considered a no-go for toddlers, but it can be a very real part of their lives. In this title, Bruna's simple illustrations and ‘no frills' text combine to tackle the death of a loved one in a direct and uncomplicated manner. This title is about a very sad occasion, but not a scary occasion - it's a time for the family to come together."

My Grandma Died: A Child's Story about Grief and Loss
Author: Lory Britain
A young child talks about the emotions felt after Grandma's death. Includes a list entitled "Things I can do when someone I love dies."

Granpa
Author: John Burningham
Adorable Granpa gamely nurses his granddaughter's dolls, eats her pretend strawberry-flavoured ice cream, takes her tobogganing in the snow, and falls in step with her imaginary plans to captain a ship to Africa like all good grandfathers should. Winner of the Kate Maschler Award, this poignant tale of friendship and loss is one children will long remember.

Grandad's Ashes
Author: Walter Smith
This beautifully illustrated picture book for children aged four to eight tells the story of four children who embark on an adventure to find their Grandad's favourite place, they are faced with plenty of challenges on the way.  Told with gentle humour, this is a charming story for children and an ideal resource for parents or counsellors to read with a child as a way of broaching issues surrounding loss or bereavement.

5 - 11 Years

Remembering
Author: Dianne Leutner
It's part book, part scrapbook and was created to help keep a child's memories alive after the loss of someone special and to give children a place to return to whenever they wish.

Badger's Parting Gifts
Author: Susan Varley
When old Badger dies, his friends think they will be sad forever. Gradually they are able to remember him with joy and gratitude and to treasure the gifts he left behind for each one of them. A sensitively written, highly acclaimed book which helps children come to terms with the death of someone they love.