All the Dear Little Animals by Ulf Nilsson
$19.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
One day three children start a business called Funerals Ltd, to help all the poor dead animals in the world. One does the digging, one writes the poems, and the other — the littlest — cries. Translated from the Swedish, this is another delightful title from Gecko Press, which sources the best of Europe’ ...Show more
Beginnings and Endings with Lifetimes in Between by Robert Ingpen, Bryan Mellonie
$22.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
Have you ever wondered why a butterfly lives for only a few weeks? Or why a tree lives for hundreds of year? You may have been sad when someone in your family, or a favourite pet became sick and died. There is a beginning and an ending to everything that is alive. In between is a lifetime. Dying is a mu ...Show more
Big Cat, Little Cat by Elisha Cooper
$17.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
A 2018 Caldecott Honor book.There was a cat who lived alone.Until the daya new cat came . . . And so a story of friendship begins, following two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn't come back.This is a poignant story, told in measured text and ...Show more
Calling the Wind by Trudy Ludwig
$37.00 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
Inspired by the Wind Telephone in Japan, this poignant story explores the stages of grief, the healing power of hope, and the unbreakable family bonds that connect us all. From the acclaimed author of The Invisible Boy and the award-winning illustrator of One. In a small village in Japan, a family mourn ...Show more
Corey's Rock by Sita Brahmachari; Jane Ray (Illustrator)
$22.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
Ten-year-old Isla has moved from Edinburgh to the Orkney Islands with her parents, to start a new life after the death of Isla's beloved young brother. Isla's mother's family is from Orkney and her father's is from Africa, and she finds island life is very different to her former city home. Her discover ...Show more
Daddy's Rainbow by Lucy Rowland
$14.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
Erin's daddy sees the colour in everything. Even on the greyest days, they put on their wellies and go splashing in puddles because, Daddy says, 'We can't see rainbows without rain!' But what happens when the greyest day of all comes, and Daddy isn't there any more? Can Erin learn to find colour in the ...Show more
Death and Grief (Children in Our World) (PB) by Louise Spilsbury
$24.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving | Series: Children in Our World Ser.
This beautifully illustrated picture book about death and grief is a compassionate and informative book that helps young children navigate the complexities of loss. With gentle language and relatable examples, this fact-filled guide sensitively explores death, grief and coping strategies and is useful g ...Show more
Duck, Death and the Tulip by Wolf Erlbruch
$19.99 NZD
Category: Paperback Picture Books
In a curiously heart-warming and elegantly illustrated story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death. Duck and Death play together and discuss big questions. Death, dressed in a dressing gown and slippers, is sympathetic and kind and will be duck’s companion until the end. “I’m cold,” she ...Show more
Farewell, Anahera by Vanessa Hatley-Owen;
$19.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
This is a beautiful, comforting and uplifting story for anyone who has lost someone that they love. From far away Hawaiki called to her. Turning her face to the sun, she was ready for her next adventure. In the distance, across the shining sea smiling faces of her ancestors were ready for her, their han ...Show more
Finn's Feather by Rachel Noble
$12.00 NZD
$20.00 (40% off)
Category: Death and Grieving
Finn knows his brother is gone. But he also knows that Hamish sent the beautiful white feather on his doorstep.Finn runs to show his mother the feather from Hamish, but she only gives him a big hug. In school, Finn's teacher responds similarly. Why isn't anyone as excited as he is? Finn sits quietly, cr ...Show more
Fox - A Story of Life and Death by Isabel Thomas; Daniel Egnéus (Illustrator)
$29.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
In the frost-covered forest of early spring, fox is on a mission to find food for her three cubs. As they grow, she teaches them how to survive in the wild. Until one day, fox dies. Her body goes back to earth and grass and air, nourishing the world around her and bringing the forest to life. Death is n ...Show more
Goodbye: a First Conversation about Grief (Board) by Megan Madison; Jessica Ralli
$21.00 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving | Series: First Conversations Ser.
A picture book edition of the board book about grief, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven picture book offers ...Show more