Needed: Good Children's Book on Death

[hellokitty1]

A dear friend's husband just passed away this week. He leaves behind a granddaughter that is almost 5 years old. I wanted to get a book for her that her family can read to her that helps her comprehend what has happened, of course in a way that is appropriate for a child her age.

Does anyone have good suggestions? I don't think I want a book that discusses death in the form of a pet or animal (that is what I found on a very quick Google search). I think I want one that speaks in terms of real people.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[egoldber]

Two I like are:

I Miss You: A First Look At Death

When Dinosaurs Die

The latter book is written by the author of the Arthur series and the characters are similar to those in that series.

[tiapam]

Blow Me a Kiss, Miss Lilly by Nancy White Carlstrom is about the death of a young girl's elderly neighbor.

Kaddish for Grandpa in Jesus' name, amen / James Howe
Five-year-old Emily tries to understand her grandfather's death by exploring the Christian and Jewish rituals that her family practices during and after his funeral.

Thank you, Grandpa / by Lynn Plourde
This glowing picture book, by turns playful and poignant, portrays the tender relationship between a grandfather and granddaughter as they appreciate nature together over the years. They take their first walk in the woods when the little girl is barely old enough to toddle; their last when Grandfather can only shuffle along. Each walk brings a new discovery-a sneaky snake, flashing fireflies, teardrops on a spiderweb-and sometimes a lesson about saying good-bye. One day the girl walks alone, stronger because she learned from her grandfather how to be grateful for life's fleeting gifts.

Where is Grandpa? / by T.A. Barron
As his family reminisces after his beloved grandfather's death, a boy realizes that his grandfather is still with him in all the special places they shared.

The annotations are not mine except for the first book.

-Pam

DD - 3 YO

[katydid1971]

A Thnksgiving Wish by Rosen. Its about the loss of a Grandmother it is very good, kind of long but would be a good one for discussion for your friend's granddaughter
HTH
Sarah