Can You Hear Me Smiling?

by Aariane Jackson (2004, National Book Network, 9.95)
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The book's nine-year-old author, recounts with honesty, tenderness, and courage the story of her older sister's illness and passing. Aariane's heartfelt narrative gently leads young readers through the range of emotions she experienced during this difficult time. Color. Grades 1-6. [9” x 9”...40 pages]

This Book Is for All Kids, But Especially My Sister Libby. Libby Died.

by Jack Simon (Age 5) (2002, Andrews McMeel, 14.95/hardback)
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Elizabeth Margaret Simon was born on Mother's Day. Her brother, Jack (the author), called her Libby. Unfortunately, Libby was born with a rare disorder that ended her life after three and a half years. When Libby died, five-year-old Jack struggled to understand. That year his mom began a diary. These are Jack's words. Color. Grades K-3. [6.5” x 9.5”...32 pages]

A Birthday Present for Daniel

by Juliet Rothman (1996, Prometheus Books, 12.00)
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A young girl has lost her brother and shares what this means to her. She tries to understand her own feelings and those of her mother, father, and sister, illustrating that there are different ways that people react to losing someone. Grades 3-6. [6” x 9”...38 pages]

The Empty Place

by Roberta Temes (1992, Small Horizons, 8.95)
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When a third grader's big sister Jennifer dies, the boy is confused, angry, and scared. For the first time, he must face the awful finality of death and the pain of loss. Finally, the boy is able to open up and talk to Betsy, his babysitter, who lost a brother in a car accident. Betsy shares her own experiences, her fears, empty feelings, anger and pain, and that of her parents. Grades 1-4. [7.5” x 8.5”...48 pages]

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