Samantha Jane's Missing Smile: A Story About Coping with the Loss of a Parent

by Julie Kaplow and Donna Pincus (2007, Magination Press, 9.95)
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Since Samantha Jane's dad died, she has been sad and quiet, keeping to herself. One day, her neighbor Mrs Cooper gently asks her about her missing smile, and Sammy Jane begins to open up about her grief, her worries, and her confusion. This book deals with the full range of emotions, questions, and worries that children have when a parent has died. It also offers ways to remember and honor the lost parent, encourages the open sharing of feelings, and helps children understand that their parents want them to be happy and live their lives fully.Color. Grades K-2. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

When Mom or Dad Dies: A Book of Comfort for Kids

by Daniel Grippo (2008, Abbey Press, 7.95)
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When Mom or Dad dies, children grieve deeply, but we can show our care and love for them by encouraging them to share their feelings of sorrow and loss. Color. Grades K-5. [8” x 8”…32 pages]

After Charlotte's Mom Died

by Cornelia Spelman (1996, Whitman, 14.95/hardback)
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Six-year-old Charlotte feels sad and angry after her mom dies in a car accident. Her dad is sad, too, and often seems too busy to notice her. But after Charlotte gets into a fight at school, he suggests that they both visit a counselor. Color. Grades 1-4. [8” x 9”...24 pages]

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