Lincoln Public Library Children’s Room Booklist Books about Loss/Death Books Available for Checkout at Lincoln Brisson, Pat. 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. Brown, Lauren Krasny. When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death This book offers a straightforward introduction to death and dying for young children. Bright illustrations accompany honest answers to questions children have about death, I ncluding “Why does someone die?” and “What does dead mean?” Buscaglia, Leo F.: The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages How Freddie and his companion leaves change with the passing seasons, finally falling to the ground with winter’s snow, is an inspiring allegory illustrating the delicate balance between life and death. (Shelved in adult Fiction—115/BUS) Clifton, Lucille: Everett Anderson’s Goodbye Focuses on the five stages of grief and loss of a father. Karst, Patrice: The Invisible String A wonderful story about the invisible string that connects loved ones. Whenever one thinks about another member of the family, the string gives a tug and you feel it. Mellonie, Bryan: Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children Tells us about beginnings. And about endings. And about living in between. With large, wonderful illustrations, it tells about plants, animals, and people. It tells that dying is as much a part of living as being born. It helps us to remember. It helps us to understand. Schwiebert, Pat: Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss A modern-day fable, told in ra richly illustrated children’s book format about a woman who has suffered a terrible loss. Thomas, Pat: I Miss You: A First Look at Death This book helps boys and girls understand that death is a natural complement to life, and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelins for them to have following a loved one’s death. Viorst, Judith: The Tenth Good Thing About Barney Focuses on the loss of a pet.
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