A Terrible Thing
Happened,
Margaret Holmes, Centering Corporation.
This book was written to help children deal with grief. A school
counselor helps a boy deal with his grief.
The Day I Saw My
Father Cry,
Bill Cosby, Scholastic, 2001.
Bill Cosby, of TV fame, tells the story of the death of a neighbor
and close friend. The lessons in living in harmony that were taught
by the man are shared.
The Fall of Freddie
Leaf,
Leo Buscaglia, Centering Corporation.
Death and life are traced through the story of Freddie Leaf. The
stages of life are explored. This book could be used with any age.
The Grieving Teen,
Helen Fitzgerald, Simon & Shuster, 2000.
This book guides teens through everything from the sickbed to the
funeral, from the first day back to school to the first anniversary
of the death. Above all, teens know that even in their darkest hour,
they are not alone. |
The Keeping Quilt,
Patricia Polocco, Aladdin, 1988.
The author tells the story of six generations of her family as she
talks about a family quilt.
The Memory Box,
Kristi McLaughlin, Centering Corporation
A boy misses the fishing trips he had with his grandfather before
the grandfather's death. The boy uses his grandfather's tackle box
to create a memory box, so he will not forget his grandfather.
When a Pet Dies,
Fred Rogers, GP Putman, 1988.
Mr. Rogers, of TV fame, tells the story of his dog, Mitzi. When the
dog dies his parents helped him grieve. There is a good explanation
of the role of a funeral. |
