The Boy and the Gorilla by Jackie Azúa Kramer, Jackie Azua Kramer
$29.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
This profoundly moving tale about a grieving boy and an imaginary gorilla makes real the power of talking about loss. On the day of his mother's funeral, a young boy conjures the very visitor he needs to see: a gorilla. Wise and gentle, the gorilla stays on to answer the heart-heavy questions the boy h ...Show more
The Girl Who Became a Tree by Joseph Coelho
$32.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
Daphne is unbearably sad and adrift. She feels the painful loss of her father acutely and seeks solace both in the security of her local library and the escape her phone screen provides by blocking out the world around her. As Daphne tries to make sense of what has happened she recalls memories of share ...Show more
The Grand Wolf: Helping Children Deal with Change, Loss and Grief (Feel Brave) by Avril McDonald
$14.39 NZD
$23.99 (40% off)
Category: Death and Grieving | Series: Feel Brave
Wolfgang and his friends all love to go and play at the Grand Wolf's house, but one day they arrive to find that the Grand Wolf has gone and everything has changed which makes them very sad. Spider shows Wolfgang that just by seeing things a little differently, he can feel happy again knowing that true ...Show more
The Grief Book: Strategies for Young People by Elizabeth Vercoe, Kerry Abramowski
$22.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
A book full of practical ideas to help you or somebody you know move through grief. "Grief is like manure: if you spread it out it fertilises. If you leave it in a big pile, it smells like hell." This CBCA Honour book is written in everyday language, making it accessible to children, teens and adults. ...Show more
The Grief Wave by Trace Moroney
$22.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
Grief is a process that is different for everyone. It is the time it takes to slowly get used to the death of someone, or loss of something, we love. Grief can feel like being swept away by a great, big, gigantic wave of sad and uncomfortable feelings. This book sensitively describes the experience of l ...Show more
The Hare-Shaped Hole by John Dougherty
$18.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
"A beautiful, gentle, rhyming exploration of grief and mourning." - Joe Coelho, Waterstones Children's Laureate The Hare-Shaped Hole is a beautiful, touching, and poignant picture book which gently explores themes of grief and loss. Hertle and Bertle were always a pair, though one was a turtle and one w ...Show more
The Invisible Leash: A Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet
$29.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving | Series: The\Invisible String Ser.
Using the same simple but effective bonding concept from The Invisible String, which has been used for healing countless readers living with grief, The Invisible Leash illustrates the spiritual connection pet owners have with their animals. After Zach's dog, Jojo, dies, his friend Emily tries to comfor ...Show more
The Invisible Leash: A Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet by Patrice Karst
$19.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving | Series: The Invisible String
From the author of the picture book phenomenon The Invisible String comes a moving companion title about coping with grief when a pet dies. "When our pets aren't with us anymore, an Invisible Leash connects our hearts to each other. Forever." That's what Zack's friend Emily tells him after his dog dies. ...Show more
The Kids' Guide: Dealing with Death by Liz Gogerly
$25.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving | Series: The\Kids' Guide Ser.
This sensitively written guide will help children to understand and come to terms with death and grief, whether they are dealing with the death of a loved one themselves, or whether they want to help a friend who is bereaved. Practical, straightforward advice will help readers through the grieving proce ...Show more
The Laugh by Fay Evans; Ayse Klinge (Illustrator)
$32.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
Reassuring and tenderly-told, The Laugh is the perfect story for younger kids learning to navigate grief. "In a simple metaphor for finding happiness again after the death of a loved one, this book sends a sensitive, focused message--that laughter and joy are possible."--Kirkus Reviews "Simply yet pow ...Show more
The Memory Tree by Britta Teckentrup
$21.99 NZD
Category: Death and Grieving
A beautiful and heartfelt picture book to help children celebrate the memories left behind when a loved one dies. Fox has lived a long and happy life in the forest. One day, he lies down in his favourite clearing, takes a deep breath, and falls asleep for ever. Before long, Fox's friends begin to gath ...Show more
The Princess and the Castle by Caroline Binch
$10.00 NZD
$18.98 (47% off)
Category: Death and Grieving
Genevieve loves to play at being a princess, and she longs to visit the castle across the bay. But ever since the day her dad was lost at sea, she's afraid to go near the water. Then along comes Mum's new friend, Cedric. Maybe Princess Genevieve will be able to go to her castle after all.