PRDHS Hospice Lending Library
GRIEF - for CHILDREN
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The Next Place
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The next place is an inspirational journey of light and hope to a place where earthly hurts are left behind. An complicated journey of awe ad wonder to a destination without barriers. Lose yourself in the uplifting sense of comfort and serenity. Embrace the joyful spirit of oneness. Then pour yourself into the lives of those you love. The Next Place is, above all, a celebration of life. Hear the music. Feel the warmth. And be carried away along life's everlating flight.
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Duck, Death and the Tulip
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In a strangely heart-warming story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death. Death, Duck and the Tulip will intrigue, haunt and enchant readers of all ages. Simple, unusual, warm and witty, this book deals with a difficult subject in a way that is elegant, straightforward, and thought-provoking.
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The Memory Box
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From the perspective of a young child, Joanna Rowland artfully describes what it is like to remember and grieve a loved one who has died. The child in the story creates a memory box to keep mementos and written memories of the loved one, to help in the grieving process. Heartfelt and comforting, The Memory Box will help children and adults talk about this very difficult topic together. The unique point of view allows the reader to imagine the loss of any they have loved a friend, family member, or even a pet.
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When Someone Dies
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Navigating the grief and bereavement process can be a challenging and unpredictable experience, especially for children. Whether it's the loss of a family member, friend, pet, or loved one, children often don't know how to cope with complicated emotions that accompany death.
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The Fall of Freddie the Leaf
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This book illustrates the delicate balance between life and death. This is a warm, thought-provoking story about how Freddie and his companion leaves change with the passing seasons and the coming of winter. This is the 20th anniversary edition of the beloved classic that has helped thousands of people come to grips with life and death.
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Cry, Heart, but Never Break
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Normally, Glenn Ringtved writes clever, funny books , but this one is about death. He wrote it for his own young children when his mother was dying, moved to do so by the words she spoke to comfort him: "Cry, Heart, but never break." She wanted him to know that it was all right to feel really sad, but also to remember that life would go on. A sensitive story about learning to say goodbye to those we love. This book shows us death as a natural part of life - both necessary and inevitable.
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Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?
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Everyone has questions about death. In this book, mortician Caitlyn Doughty answers the most intriguing questions she's ever received about what happens to our bodies when we die. In a brisk, informative, and morbidly funny style, Doughty explores everything from ancient Egyptian death rituals an the science of skeletons to flesh-eating insects and the proper depth at which to bur our pet if you wat Fluffy to become a mummy. Now featuring an interview with a clinical expert on discussing these issues with young people - the source of some of most revealing questions about death - Will my Cat Eat My Eyeballs? confronts our common fear of dying with candid, honest, and hilarious facts about what awaits the body we leave behind.
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When Dinosaurs Die
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A comprehensive, sensitive guide for families dealing with the loss of loved ones, When Dinosaurs Die helps readers understand what death means, and how to best cope with their feelings.
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The Invisible String
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As long as love is in your heart, the Invisible String will always be there. When Mom tells her two children that they're all connected by an Invisible String, the children insist, "That's impossible!" But still, they want to know more: "What kind of string?" The answer is the simple truth that binds us all: It's an Invisible String made of love. Even tough you can't see it, you can feel it deep in your hear and know that you are always connected to the ones you love. This joyful contemporary classic for all ages has helped comfort and heal countless readers by easing separation anxiety, loneliness, and loss, while also exploring the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us all.
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Remember the Secret
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This beautiful story is about love, caring and loss. Suzy and Peter are best friends with each other and with their unseen companions, Theresa and Willy. They all play together and are happy in spite of others who scoff at Peter and Suzy’s imaginary friends. Suddenly the reality of death must be faced by the two children. This book is about how they both grown in understanding themselves and their universe.